Man injured in Belfast attack

A 30-year-old man was injured in a paramiltary-style attack in east Belfast last night.

A 30-year-old man was injured in a paramiltary-style attack in east Belfast last night.

The man was found in the Dee Street area of the city at approximately 9.30pm.

It is understood he was attacked by up to three men, who dragged him into an alleyway and shot him once in both legs.

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