Man injured in NI gun attack

A man was shot in the legs in north Belfast this morning.

A man was shot in the legs in north Belfast this morning.

The incident happened in Glenview Court, off the Oldpark Road, shortly before 1.30am.

At least two masked men forced their way into a ground-floor flat where they shot the 37-year-old before running off towards Ardilea Street.

The victim was taken to hospital, where his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

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