Belfast paramilitaries shoot man in the legs

A 34-year old man was shot in the legs last night in what the RUC is describing as a paramilitary style attack.

A 34-year old man was shot in the legs last night in what the RUC is describing as a paramilitary style attack.

The incident took place near the Taughmonagha Community Centre in Belfast at around 9.30 p.m.

The man is being treated in hospital. His wounds are not thought to be life-threatening.

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