A police officer has been shot in north Belfast in what was described as a "terrorist" attack.

He suffered injuries to the arm, which were said not to be life-threatening, in the drive-by attack near a petrol station.

Police said on Sunday night that a man aged 36 had been arrested.

Dissident republicans have attempted to kill members of the security forces in Northern Ireland in recent years.

The Police Federation which represents rank and file officers said the shooting, which took place at around 7.30pm on the Crumlin Road, was a terrorist attack.