Ireland

Man shot in both legs in Belfast

A man was shot in both legs last night after a gang burst into his home in west Belfast.

Four men entered the house on Laburnum Row in the Twinbrook area of the city at around 10.30pm.

Police are investigating possible paramilitary involvement in the incident.

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The man's condition is described as not life-threatening.

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