Two seriously injured in shootings

Two men are in a critical condition in hospital after separate shooting incidents in north Belfast, police said today.

A man was gunned down in Crumlin Road near Glenbank just before midnight, while another man was shot in a house in Dhu Varren Crescent around two hours later.

Police appealed for calm and urged community representatives to ease tension in the area.

Police are appealing for witnesses to either shooting or anyone with any information to contact Antrim Road detectives on 028 9065 0222, or ring Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555111.