Man in hospital after Belfast shooting

A man has been taken to hospital after being shot four times in a gun attack, police said today.

Three masked men, two armed with hand guns, forced their way into a property in north Belfast and opened fire.

The man, 40, sustained wounds to his elbow, ankle and both knees in the incident at Cranbrook Court shortly before 12.30am. His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

Police said there was no evidence of paramilitary involvement.

They have appealed for witnesses to come forward.