23/08/2007

Gun Attack In West Belfast

A gun attack in west Belfast has left a man in hospital.

The man is being treated after he was shot in the leg in a house at Colinview Street.

The incident occurred shortly before 8.30pm on Wednesday evening.

Police say the victim's injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

The PSNI has urged anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area around the time of that attack to get in touch.

(LC/SP)

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