Man shot in paramilitary-style attack in west Belfast

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By Simon Hunter

A 28-year old man has been shot in the knees and right ankle in a paramilitary-style attack in Belfast.

It happened at around 7:45pm last night in the Cavendish Street area in the west of the city.

It's reported three men in dark clothing entered a house and struck him over the head before shooting him with a hand gun.

A woman was assaulted, and four young children who were in the house witnessed the attack. 

The victim remains in hospital for treatment to his injuries.

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