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Sheena McStravick

North Belfast shooting incident sees man taken to hospital

Police are currently at the scene of a shooting incident in North Belfast.

Officers received a report this evening at 9.45pm that a man had be shot in the Lepper Street area of the city.

A man in his 50s has been taken to hospital following the incident for treatment to a gunshot wound to his leg.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "An investigation is now underway and officers would ask anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information which could assist with the investigation to contact officers at Tennent Street on 101 quoting reference number 1701 30/04/20.

"Information can also be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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