Police investigate paramilitary-style shooting in Belfast last night

Police in the North are investigating a paramilitary-style shooting in Belfast on Monday night.

One man was wounded in the incident, though his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

The man, believed to be in his 30s, was shot in both of his legs in the Ardoyne area of North Belfast at around 9.00pm.

He has been taken to hospital for treatment.

PSNI are investigating after a Man (30) was shot in both legs at Velsheda Ct in Ardoyne. Injuries not thought to be life -threatening.

— PSNI (@PoliceServiceNI) October 2, 2017

Sinn Fein councillor, Gerry McCabe, said: "There can be no place for these type of actions in our society.”

“The people responsible need to end their campaign against the community.”

Adding, “I would encourage anyone with information to bring it forward to the police.”