Man (20) shot in west Belfast
Victim taken to hospital but injuries not life-threating
Last updated 13th Apr 2018
A 20-year-old man has been shot in both legs in west Belfast.
The incident happened at Ardmonagh Drive late last night.
He was taken to hospital but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Police are appealing for information.
A PSNI spokesman branded the shooting “a brutal and despicable attack”.
And he added: “Shortly before 10:30 pm it was reported that a 20-year-old man was attacked by three men and shot three times in the legs and ankle.
“The victim was then taken to hospital where he received treatment for the injuries sustained during this violent crime.
“This was a brutal and despicable attack, which has left the victim with potentially life changing injuries. It is yet another example of how criminal groups seek to control communities through fear and violence.”