The PSNI has said the man has been taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are not thought to be life-threatening at this time

Police are investigating a west Belfast shooting after a man was discovered last night with injuries to both legs.

It's believed the punishment-style attack happened around 8.30pm, with police alerted around 8.40pm that a man had been discovered in an alleyway with gunshot wounds.

The PSNI has said the man has been taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are not thought to be life-threatening at this time.

Inspector David McBride has appealed to anyone with any information to contact police at Woodbourne on 101 quoting reference 1378 or to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

While no group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far, the PSNI said earlier this month the amount of victims of paramilitary shootings had doubled to 28 in the past 12 months.

Belfast Telegraph