A man has been shot in the leg in East Belfast, police have said.
In a statement released on Sunday afternoon, the PSNI said it is appealing for witnesses to the incident.
They said that detectives in East Belfast are appealing for information following a shooting incident in the Chamberlain Street area on Sunday morning (February 20).
Detective Sergeant Stephen Gardiner added: “It was reported to us at around 11.40am this morning that a short time earlier a man in his 30s was shot in the lower leg.
“He was taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries.
“We are appealing to anyone who may have been in the Chamberlain Street area and who witnessed this incident or may have CCTV or dashcam footage to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 807 of 20/02/22.”
They added that a report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.
