LISTEN:Investigations underway after two paramilitary style shootings in Belfast

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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.

 

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