Updated 11.28
DETECTIVES IN NORTH Belfast are appealing for information following a shooting incident yesterday evening in which two men were injured.
The shooting was reported around 7.30pm on Oldpark Road. It is believed one person fired up to ten shots at a male standing beside a Seat Toledo car.
The 24-year-old male sustained a number of gun shot wounds and was taken to hospital. A 22-year-old male, sitting inside the Seat Toledo car, also sustained gunshot wounds and attended hospital. Both males are in a serious but stable condition.
Commenting on the shooting today, Chief Inspector Andy Freeburn said it was “utterly reckless” with up to 40 members of the public, including women and children, “in close proximity”.
Two people have been very seriously injured but we are lucky that we are not dealing with many more casualties today,” he said.
“This type of attack is unacceptable in our community – no one deserves to be hurt or injured in this way and no one has the right to put the safety of so many at risk.”
He asked for the local community to help to create a clear picture of the attack.
This is the second shooting to take place this week in the area with police arresting a man following a “paramilitary style shooting” at Ardoyne Avenue on Wednesday. An 18-year-old man sustained serious injuries in the attack.
Detectives are appealing to anyone who was in the area and witnessed the shooting last night or has information in relation to it to contact them on 0845 600 8000. If you prefer to provide information without giving your details you can contact the independent Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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