Three men shot in legs in west Belfast

Injuries not life-threatening - PSNI

Three men shot in the legs in Glenveagh Drive area. Image: Google Streetview
Three men shot in the legs in Glenveagh Drive area. Image: Google Streetview

Three men were injured in Belfast last night when they were shot in the legs . The incident took place in the Glenveagh Drive area of the city at about 10.30am.

The men aged 25,24,18 each received two gunshot wounds to the legs. They have been taken to hospital for treatment. Their injuries are not life-threatening, a PSNI spokeswoman said.

Detectives have appealed for information on the shooting. The motivation is still being investigation, a PSNI spokesman said.

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