Belfast shooting, two held

Two people, a man and a teenage boy, have been arrested by police after a shooting in West Belfast.

The victim, who is 34, was shot in the ankle during the gun attack on Monday afternoon. Police are questioning a boy and a man on suspicion of attempted murder, according to reports.

Police said four men burst into the victim's home in Lagmore.

"The 14-year-old youth and 49-year-old man were detained in the White Rise area this morning. Both are being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder," said a PSNI spokesman.

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"Police searches at a property at White Rise have also uncovered a number of items including two firearms and a quantity of ammunition. Army technical officers have been tasked to examine the firearms and a number of homes may have to be evacuated," the spokesman added.

 

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