West Belfast man shot in both knees and ankle
A man has been shot three times in both knees and right ankle in an attack in west Belfast.
Three masked men forced their way into a home on Crocus Street shortly after 21:00 GMT on Tuesday, police have said.Det Sgt McCartan said the police are investigating the motive for the attack and described it as a "clear human rights abuse".Det Sgt McCartan added: "The horrific violence that was inflicted on this man will most certainly leave physical and mental scars and trauma that may never heal.
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