A man is being treated in hospital after he was shot twice by "masked men" in Belfast.
The incident occurred in the Cranbrook Gardens area in the north of the city in the early hours of this morning.
"Shortly after 1.50am, it was reported that a man had been shot in both legs by a number of masked men in the Cranbrook Gardens area," the PSNI said.
"Police attended the scene together with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service," a statement said.
The man, who is aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment and is said to be in a stable condition.
"This shooting is a clear violation of the victim's human rights. Everyone has the right to live their life free from the threat of violence.
"There is no justification for this type of attack. Those responsible place not just the victim at risk, but also the wider community," the PSNI said.
Police said an investigation into the shooting is under way and they are appealing for witnesses, or anyone with information, to come forward.
