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19/05/2009
Boy, 17, Injured In Belfast Gun Attack
A youth has been shot and injured in a paramilitary-style attack in west Belfast last night.
Police said the 17-year-old remains in a non-life threatening condition in hospital.
The shooting happened close to a convenience store on the Whiterock road around 10.15pm
The victim sustained a gunshot wound to his right leg.
Three unknown men were involved in the attack and made off in a red coloured Mondeo car, according to detectives.
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the shooting, or who has any information, to contact officers at Tennent street on 0845 600 8000.
Information can also be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
(PR/JM)
Police said the 17-year-old remains in a non-life threatening condition in hospital.
The shooting happened close to a convenience store on the Whiterock road around 10.15pm
The victim sustained a gunshot wound to his right leg.
Three unknown men were involved in the attack and made off in a red coloured Mondeo car, according to detectives.
Police have appealed for anyone who witnessed the shooting, or who has any information, to contact officers at Tennent street on 0845 600 8000.
Information can also be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.
(PR/JM)
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