Dissident republican terrorist group ONH shoot man four times in legs in west Belfast

A DISSIDENT republican terror gang was behind an abduction and shooting in west Belfast.

Oglaigh na hEireann (ONH) shot the man a total of four times.

The 29-year-old victim was walking in the vicinity of Balkan Street/Leeson Street in the Falls Road district around 9 pm on Tuesday night.

A car pulled up alongside and three men grabbed him and forced him inside.

The dissident gang then drove him to Downfine Walk in the Turf Lodge area.

He was taken out of the car and shot twice in both legs.

The victim was later taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital for treatment.

His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Detectives from the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch have appealed for witnesses to contact them on 0845 600 8000.

ONH have been behind a number of recent shootings in the west Belfast area.

Last month, it circulated a list of people it had accused of drug dealing.