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Nadia Breen

Man in hospital after West Belfast shooting

A man has been 'shot in the legs' in West Belfast.

Police were called to the scene on Monday night, June 14, with the man being taken to hospital.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police are currently [Monday] in attendance at a shooting incident in the Forfar Lane area of West Belfast.

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"Shortly before 9.15pm, a report was received that a man had been shot in the legs. He has been taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries.

"There are no further details at present.

"Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who may have any information or dashcam footage in relation to it, is asked to call 101 quoting the reference number 1934 of 13/06/22.

"Alternatively, a report can be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

"You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/ "

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