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Man in 20s shot in hands and legs | Man in 20s shot in hands and legs |
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A man has been shot in the hands, ankles, knees and calves in west Belfast. | A man has been shot in the hands, ankles, knees and calves in west Belfast. |
The 24-year-old was attacked by four men in the Downfine Gardens area shortly after 2130 GMT on Thursday. | The 24-year-old was attacked by four men in the Downfine Gardens area shortly after 2130 GMT on Thursday. |
He suffered seven to eight gunshot wounds. However, police have said his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. | He suffered seven to eight gunshot wounds. However, police have said his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. |
SDLP Policing Board member Alex Attwood said he believed dissident republicans were behind the attack. | |
Police are trying to establish a motive and have appealed for witnesses to contact them. |
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