Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a shooting in north Belfast on Tuesday evening, January 27.
Detective Sergeant Long said: “Just before 8pm, we received a report that our colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service were attending to a man with gunshot wounds in the Strathroy Park area of the city.
“The man, aged in his late 30s, was shot once to each leg and has been taken to hospital for treatment.
“Although his injuries are, thankfully, not likely to be fatal, they are severe and will no doubt leave him with lasting physical and emotional trauma.
“Officers remain at the scene tonight, carrying out enquiries. Local residents will notice a heavy police presence in the area.
“This attack has caused fear and disruption in the very community those responsible for this criminal act claim to protect.”
Detective Sergeant Long continued: “There is no justification for this violence.
“Anyone who witnessed what happened or has information that could help with our enquiries is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1609 27/01/26.
“We would also be keen to hear from anyone who may have dash-cam, CCTV or other footage of the area.”
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