04/05/2017

Man Abducted And Shot In West Belfast

A man has been abducted and shot in west Belfast.

The victim, aged 28, was forced into a white van as he was walking near the Colinmill area in Poleglass on Wednesday, 03 May.

He was brought to Jamaica Street and shot once in each ankle.

His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/LM)

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