Three shot in Belfast punishment attacks

Two men are recovering this morning after being shot in the legs in a paramilitary-style punishment attack in Newtownards, Co Antrim, last night.

Three shot in Belfast punishment attacks
Fri, 21 Jun, 2002 - 08:41

Two men are recovering this morning after being shot in the legs in a paramilitary-style punishment attack in Newtownards, Co Antrim, last night.

The pair were shot in both ankles in a house in Alexander Park at around 9.45pm.

A 20-year-old man was also shot in both ankles in another paramilitary-style attack in west Belfast.

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