IN the area of Dunmurry in Belfast, a man has been left seriously injured after a shooting.
At approximately 8 pm on Friday evening, it is reported that an 18-year-old man was shot in both his ankles in a paramilitary-style shooting.
It's said the incident happened on the Pembroke Road Loop Road in Dunmurry.
The PSNI appealed for information on their website: "Police are investigating the shooting of a 18-year-old male in the area of Pembroke Loop Road, Dunmurry at approximately 8.15pm last night.
They said the attack left the victim seriously injured: "The male was shot twice and was taken to hospital where he received treatment for leg injuries sustained during this violent crime. This was a brutal and despicable attack, which has left the young victim with potentially life-changing injuries. It is yet another example of how criminal groups seek to control communities through fear and violence."
The PSNI are now appealing to anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area of Pembroke Loop Road, to contact Detectives at Musgrave Criminal Investigation Branch on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 1568 23/12/17.
— PSNI (@PoliceServiceNI) December 23, 2017
