Man injured in Belfast punishment shooting

A man was recovering today after being wounded in a so-called loyalist punishment shooting in north Belfast.

A man was recovering today after being wounded in a so-called loyalist punishment shooting in north Belfast.

The 38-year-old was treated for his injuries in hospital after the shooting which was linked to the loyalist Ulster Defence Association.

Detectives do not believe the incident was connected to the ongoing feud between the Ulster Volunteer Force and the rival Loyalist Volunteer Force which last night claimed a third victim.

The victim was shot shortly after noon today in the Westland area.

He sustained a gunshot wound to the right leg and his injury is not believed to be life threatening.

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