Boy left traumatised after his dad is shot in both legs

A young boy who had to run to get help after his father was shot in both ankles in a “horrific” paramilitary-style attack in west Belfast has been left traumatised by the incident, police said.
Police officers at the scene of the shooting at Brooke Drive, Belfast. Picture by Freddie Parkinson/Press EyePolice officers at the scene of the shooting at Brooke Drive, Belfast. Picture by Freddie Parkinson/Press Eye
Police officers at the scene of the shooting at Brooke Drive, Belfast. Picture by Freddie Parkinson/Press Eye

The shooting occurred at a house in the Brooke Drive area at around 10:40pm on Saturday when three masked men forced their way into the property and shot the male occupant – a man aged in his 40s.

The victim was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment to his injuries.

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Detective Inspector Kerry Brennan described the incident as “a brutal attack.”

“This boy was placed in a reprehensible situation and has been left traumatised by the vicious and merciless actions of these thugs who hide behind masks. This is nothing short of emotional and psychological abuse of a child,” she said.

Detectives are working to establish a motive for the shooting and have appealed for witnesses to call them.