Man shot in 'disgraceful' Short Strand attack

A man has been shot in the Short Strand area, in what the PSNI have branded a 'disgraceful attack'.

There has been an appeal for witnesses to the shooting incident, which happened at around 7.45pm on Saturday, 25 January.

The victim attended hospital for injuries that are not life threatening, according to the police.

"We are fortunate that we are not dealing with a fatality today following this disgraceful attack"

Detective Sergeant Duffield said: "Guns have no place in our community. We are fortunate that we are not dealing with a fatality today following this disgraceful attack in which a firearm was discharged in a residential area in the early evening.

"The people undertaking these attacks do not represent our communities and I would appeal to anyone who was in the Short Strand area last night and noticed any suspicious activity or vehicles being driven in a suspicious manner to contact detectives at Musgrave on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 1711 25/01/20.

"Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."

Justice Minister Naomi Long tweeted: "A disgusting and reckless attack that could have resulted in loss of life.

"Such actions have no place anywhere in our community. I'd appeal to anyone with any information to contact the PSNI.

Sinn Fein Policing spokesperson Gerry Kelly said: Gerry Kelly said:

“A man was injured last night after shots were fired at him in a house in the Short Strand last night.

“Thankfully the man has not been seriously hurt but it appears this was an attempt to kill or injure him.

“There is no place for guns in our society and those responsible for the attack must be taken off the streets and should face due process in the courts.

“I appeal to anyone with information to bring it forward to the police and assist the police investigation in any way possible.”