PSNI investigate shooting of 18-year-old in Belfast

A teenager is being treated for gunshot wounds to the leg in Belfast.

PSNI investigate shooting of 18-year-old in Belfast
Sun, 24 Dec, 2017 - 12:43

A teenager is being treated for gunshot wounds to the leg in Belfast.

The pararamilitary style shooting happened in the Pembroke Loop Road area of Dunmurry at around 8.15pm last night.

The 18-year-old was shot twice leaving him with potentially life-changing injuries.

Detectives investigating the case are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

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