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23/08/2006
Man shot in north Belfast
Police are appealing for information following a shooting incident in north Belfast earlier today.
Shortly after midnight, a man aged in his 30's sustained a gunshot wound to his stomach, after a single shot was fire through the living room window of a house in Ballymoney Street, in the Oldpark area of the city.
The victim was taken to hospital, however his injuries are not believe to be life threatening.
Detectives are carrying out an investigation to establish a motive for the shooting, however at this stage a sectarian motive is not suspected.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have any information in relation to it, should contact police in north Belfast on 0845 600 000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
Shortly after midnight, a man aged in his 30's sustained a gunshot wound to his stomach, after a single shot was fire through the living room window of a house in Ballymoney Street, in the Oldpark area of the city.
The victim was taken to hospital, however his injuries are not believe to be life threatening.
Detectives are carrying out an investigation to establish a motive for the shooting, however at this stage a sectarian motive is not suspected.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have any information in relation to it, should contact police in north Belfast on 0845 600 000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
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