Overview
- Police were alerted shortly before 8pm by the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service to a shooting in Strathroy Park in north Belfast.
- A man in his late 30s was shot once in each leg and taken to hospital, with injuries described as severe but not life-threatening.
- Officers kept a significant presence at the scene overnight while conducting enquiries.
- Detective Sergeant Long said the attack caused fear and disruption in the community and stated there is no justification for the violence.
- Investigators urged witnesses or anyone with dash-cam or CCTV to contact 101 quoting reference 1609 27/01/26, submit reports via the PSNI website, or reach Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.