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Man shot dead in Belfast

The man was shot a number of times in the College Square North area of the city shortly before 9.30pm
The man was shot a number of times in the College Square North area of the city shortly before 9.30pm

A man in his 30s has died following a shooting incident in south Belfast.

He was shot a number of times in the College Square North area of the city shortly before 9.30pm last night.

The victim is not thought to be a member of the PSNI or British Army and there is no indication that there was a sectarian motive behind the murder.

The scene has been sealed off and police have appealed for any witnesses to come forward.