Teenager shot in leg in north Belfast

A teenager has become the second young man to be shot in north Belfast within 24 hours.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th May 2016, 22:51 BST
Updated 10th May 2016, 00:22 BST
Police and forensics officers at the scene where a 17-year-old has been shotPolice and forensics officers at the scene where a 17-year-old has been shot
Police and forensics officers at the scene where a 17-year-old has been shot

Late on Monday night, the PSNI said the victim was believed to be 17 years old, and had been shot in the leg in Carlisle Square, part of the republican-dominated New Lodge area.

His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

Just before 1am on Monday, a man in his 20s was shot as he walked along an alleyway between Sheridan Street and Donore Court, also in the New Lodge.

Police said he was “shot a number of times to the body”.

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In a statement, they added: “Police would also appeal to the driver of a car who stopped and took the injured party to hospital to contact them as they may have information which would help us with our inquiries.”

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