High-velocity rifle used in shooting of PSNI officer

A high-velocity rifle was used to spray up to 10 shots at a petrol station and injure a policeman in North Belfast, the PSNI's chief constable has said.

High-velocity rifle used in shooting of PSNI officer

A high-velocity rifle was used to spray up to 10 shots at a petrol station and injure a policeman in North Belfast, the PSNI's chief constable has said.

The community officer was shot three times in the arm and his body armour may have saved him from further harm, Police Service of Northern Ireland chief George Hamilton added.

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