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Shot fired at man in north Belfast's New Lodge area | Shot fired at man in north Belfast's New Lodge area |
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A shot was fired at a man in the New Lodge area of north Belfast on Monday morning, police have said. | A shot was fired at a man in the New Lodge area of north Belfast on Monday morning, police have said. |
The attack happened just after 07:00 GMT on Stratheden Street. The man was not injured. | The attack happened just after 07:00 GMT on Stratheden Street. The man was not injured. |
One man has been arrested and a vehicle seized. The Antrim Road has now reopened after being closed for a time. | |
Detective Chief Inspector Alan Little said the attack was "an extremely reckless act in a heavily populated area". | Detective Chief Inspector Alan Little said the attack was "an extremely reckless act in a heavily populated area". |
He added: "We are investigating a number of lines of enquiry and I am keen to hear from anyone who was near the Antrim Road/Stratheden Street area this morning and who may be able to assist." | He added: "We are investigating a number of lines of enquiry and I am keen to hear from anyone who was near the Antrim Road/Stratheden Street area this morning and who may be able to assist." |