Man and woman in their 50s shot in Belfast

PSNI are investigating after incident in the west of the city on Thursday evening

A man and woman in their 50s have been shot in their legs in Belfast. File photograph: Trevor McBride
A man and woman in their 50s have been shot in their legs in Belfast. File photograph: Trevor McBride

A man and woman in their 50s have been shot in their legs in Belfast.

The incident happened at a house in Norglen Parade in the west of the city at about 6.15pm on Thursday.

PSNI Det Sgt Keith Wilson said: “Both the man and the woman have been taken to hospital for treatment to their injuries.”

He asked anyone with information on the incident or who noticed anything suspicious in the area to come forward.

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The detective said: “If someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800-555 111.”

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