25/07/2016

Man Shot In West Belfast

A man in his 20s has been shot in the foot in west Belfast.

Four masked men approached the victim in an entryway in the Laurelbank area of Poleglass on Sunday at around 10.10pm, 24 July.

They ordered him to lie down before shooting him in the foot.

He was taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries, however they are not believed to be life threatening.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD)

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