Man shot in East Belfast

The RUC are investigating a shooting incident overnight in Belfast where a man was shot in both legs.

The RUC are investigating a shooting incident overnight in Belfast where a man was shot in both legs.

Shortly after 9 p.m. last night a 23-year-old man was attacked and shot in both legs at house in Greenmount Place, off Upper Canning street in East Belfast, a RUC spokesman said.

The man is being treated for his injuries in hospital in Belfast.

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