Northern Ireland

Man shot in the legs in west Belfast paramilitary-style attack

A man has been shot in the legs in a suspected paramilitary-style attack in west Belfast
A man has been shot in the legs in a suspected paramilitary-style attack in west Belfast A man has been shot in the legs in a suspected paramilitary-style attack in west Belfast

A MAN was shot in the legs in a paramilitary-style attack in west Belfast on Wednesday evening.

The man was shot close to the jobs and benefits office on the Falls Road at around 8.30pm.

He was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital for treatment to gunshot wounds.

Police remained at the scene on Wednesday night.