A man in his 20s has been 'shot in both knees and in his right ankle' in West Belfast, police say.
It's alleged that three masked men who were wearing gloves forced their way into a home in the Crocus Street area shortly after 9pm on Tuesday, March 7.
It's reported the men fled from the scene and the alleged victim was taken to hospital.
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PSNI Detective Sergeant McCartan said: “A man, aged in his 20s, was shot three times in both his knees and right ankle, causing serious injuries.
“The men then fled the scene on foot and made off towards the Cavendish Street direction.
“The victim was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries.
“Our investigation is at an early stage and at present we are investigating a number of lines of enquiry to determine exactly what happened, a motive and who was involved.
“However, this shooting is a clear human rights abuse and everyone has the right to live free from the threat of violence and feel safe in their own homes.
“The horrific violence that was inflicted on this man will most certainly leave physical and mental scars and trauma that may never heal. Victims of such attacks often have their lives changed forever.
“We are appealing to anyone who was in the Crocus Street area on Tuesday evening, 7th March shortly after 9pm and who noticed anything suspicious, or who may have dash-cam or mobile footage that could help with our investigation to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1929 of 07/03/23.”
A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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