A man has been treated in hospital following a paramilitary style shooting in west Belfast's Ballymurphy area.
The incident was reported to emergency services at around 8.10pm on Tuesday.
A PSNI spokesperson said the victim was shot in both legs and elbows.
“He has been taken to hospital to receive medical treatment for his injuries," they said.
Road closures remained in place at Divismore Way and Glenalina Road as officers remained at the scene on Tuesday night.
“Our investigation is at an early stage, and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, and may have any information which could assist us, to get in touch," the spokesperson added.
"The injuries inflicted on the victim are a stark violation of his basic human rights. There is no justification for this type of violence. Attacks like these not only place the victim at risk, but also the local community.
“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 1883 of 14/02/23.”
A spokesperson for the NI Ambulance Service said one emergency crew and an ambulance officer arrived at the scene.
"Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken by ambulance to Royal Victoria Hospital," the spokesperson said.
West Belfast Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey said: "This attack was wrong. There is no place for guns on our streets.
"Anyone with information on this shooting should bring it forward to the police."
People Before Profit councillor Matt Collins described the attack as "callous".
He said: "Those responsible are heaping further misery on working class communities, which are racked with poverty and social deprivation.
"The perpetrators of such attacks seek to control people through fear and intimidation. They have nothing to offer west Belfast or anywhere else. They should get off our communities’ backs."
