Man (18) hurt in paramilitary style attack

An 18-year-old man was wounded last night in a paramilitary-style shooting on the outskirts of north Belfast.

An 18-year-old man was wounded last night in a paramilitary-style shooting on the outskirts of north Belfast.

It is understood the man was shot once in the right leg in the Seagoe Gardens area of Monkstown at around 9.30 p.m.

Police have appealed for anyone with information about the attack to come forward.

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