Man taken to hospital following shooting in Dunmurry

A man has been taken to hospital following a shooting on Sunday.

Police are at the scene in the Bell Steel Manor area of Dunmurry.

Road users are advised the Bell Steel Road, close to the junction of Laurelbank is closed.

Cordons are in place with police enquiries continuing.

SDLP west Belfast councillor Paul Doherty has condemned the incident:

"“This shooting is a disgraceful act of violence that will have caused serious worry in this community. I have engaged with police following this attack and welcome their response to this incident.

“There is no place for this kind of violence on our streets and the use of a firearm in this attack is also very concerning.

“I would urge people to avoid this area while police carry out their investigation and to come forward to police with any information so those behind this shooting can be apprehended and this weapon seized before causing harm to anyone else.”