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Man shot in paramilitary-style attack in north Belfast | Man shot in paramilitary-style attack in north Belfast |
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A man has been shot in both legs in what police have described as a "brutal and horrific" paramilitary-style attack in north Belfast. | A man has been shot in both legs in what police have described as a "brutal and horrific" paramilitary-style attack in north Belfast. |
The 30-year-old was attacked by two men as he walked along Henry Place at about 01:30 BST on Saturday. | The 30-year-old was attacked by two men as he walked along Henry Place at about 01:30 BST on Saturday. |
Police said it was "yet another example of how criminal groups seek to control communities through fear and violence". | Police said it was "yet another example of how criminal groups seek to control communities through fear and violence". |
The man was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries, which are not life-threatening. | The man was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries, which are not life-threatening. |
'Harrowing' | |
Social Democratic and Labour Party MLA Nichola Mallon said the attack was "extremely worrying" for people in the area. | |
"Yet again we have had a paramilitary-style shooting," she said. | |
"It's not for paramilitaries to dispense justice - that's for the police and the courts. | |
"People in north Belfast are really weary that yet again north Belfast is in the headlines for something so harrowing." |
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