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Man rushed to hospital after being shot in legs in west Belfast

Police have urged anyone who witnessed the incident or with information to call 101.

John Besley, PA

A man was rushed to hospital after being shot in the legs in the Forfar Lane area of west Belfast last night.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland said they received a report of a man with leg injuries following a shooting incident shortly before 9.15pm on Monday night.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment.

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Police have urged anyone who witnessed the incident or with information to call 101 quoting the reference number 1934 of 13/06/22.

Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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