A man has been taken to hospital after being shot in the thigh in a house in front of a woman and four children in north Belfast.
The man, who is in his 30s, was taken into a house in the Ardglen Place area of Ardoyne by masked men at around 10.40pm on Saturday.
He was shot once in the thigh. Police say it was a ‘savage attack.’
Detectives investigating the shooting have made a further appeal for information and witnesses.
Detective Inspector Andrew George said as the man was walking in the Jamaica Road area, he was approached by two men.
“They directed him to an address in the Ardglen Place area where he was taken inside and shot in the thigh.
“Both suspects left and the victim, aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital.
“This was a savage attack carried out by two masked men who showed no regard for the other people who were present in the house, which included a woman and four children under the age of 16. There is no doubt the merciless actions of the thugs responsible will have left them all traumatised,” he said.
And he said those who are involved in these attacks do not represent the interests of this community, nor do they contribute anything to it.
“Nothing gives these people the right to violate the human rights of people, and their actions should be condemned by all.
“Our investigation is underway and we are working through a number lines of enquiry to establish a motive for this brutal attack,” added Detective Inspector Andrew George.
The gunman is described as being between 5ft 9 to 5ft 11’’ tall, and aged in his late 40s or early 50s.
He was wearing black trousers, a black coat and a black peaked hat. The second suspect is described as being taller than the first and he was wearing a peaked cap.
“I want to appeal to anyone with any information to pick up the phone and tell us what you know. If you were in the Ardglen Place/Jamaica Road area last night, at around 10:35pm, call our detectives at Musgrave on 101 quoting reference number 1893 15/02/20.
“Information can also be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111,” added Detective Inspector Andrew George.