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The incident occurred in the Ardoyne area (Photo: Kevin Scott)
Police at the scene of a shooting incident in the Strathroy Park area of north Belfast on January 27th 2026 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
The incident is ongoing (Photo: Kevin Scott)
Kevin Scott and Abdullah Sabri
Yesterday at 21:42
A “barbaric” shooting incident in north Belfast has been condemned by politicians in north Belfast.
Police and paramedics were called to reports of the incident in the Strathroy Park area just before 8pm.
A man his late 30s was shot once in each leg leaving him with “severe” injuries before crews from the NI Ambulance Service rushed him to hospital.
Police at the scene of a shooting incident in the Strathroy Park area of north Belfast on January 27th 2026 (Photo by Kevin Scott)
Detective Sergeant Long said: “Although his injuries are, thankfully, not likely to be fatal, they are severe and will no doubt leave him with lasting physical and emotional trauma.
“Officers remain at the scene tonight, carrying out enquiries. Local residents will notice a heavy police presence in the area.
“This attack has caused fear and disruption in the very community those responsible for this criminal act claim to protect.”
Detective Sergeant Long continued: “There is no justification for this violence. Anyone who witnessed what happened or has information that could help with our enquiries is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1609 27/01/26.
“We would also be keen to hear from anyone who may have dash-cam, CCTV or other footage of the area.”
The incident occurred in the Ardoyne area (Photo: Kevin Scott)
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North Belfast MLA Gerry Kelly hit out at the shooting and appealed anyone with information to approach the police.
“I have been speaking to police and understand a man has been taken to hospital following a shooting in Ardoyne tonight,” the Sinn Fein MLA said.
“I condemn this attempted murder. There is no place for guns on our streets. I call on anyone with any information whatsoever to bring it forward to the police.”
SDLP Councillor Carl Whyte added: “The shooting of a man in north Belfast tonight must be strongly condemned. This will have caused much concern and upset in the local community and left the victim with potentially serious injuries.
“The days of gunmen roaming our streets must be consigned to the past. There can be no justification for the use of barbaric violence of this nature.
“It is deeply concerning that those behind this attack are in possession of a deadly weapon and it must be seized and taken out of circulation before anyone else is hurt. I would ask anyone with any information to come forward to police.”