By Hannah Spratt
Two men have been shot in separate "paramilitary-style" gun attacks an hour apart in west and north Belfast.
A 41-year-old man was shot five times in his arms and legs when a gang entered his home in the Divismore Park area of west Belfast around half 7 last night.
Meanwhile,
In north Belfast, a 26-year-old man was shot three times in his legs at his home in Upper Meadow Street, New Lodge at half 8.
Police said both victims have sustained "potentially life-changing injuries" and were taken to the Royal Victoria hospital.
A PSNI spokesman described both incidents as "terrifying" paramilitary-style attacks in the victims' own homes.
Unfortunately for local residents we were low and noisy over Belfast this eve. Helping @PSNIBelfastW and @PSNIBelfastN deal with 2 separate shooting incidents #KeepingPeopleSafe pic.twitter.com/RLw55Hkr0x
— PSNI Air Support (@PSNIAirSupport) January 28, 2018
Councillor Brian Heading has condemned both attacks.
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