North Belfast: Man in his 30s shot in both legs in north Belfast

The shooting happened at Cranbrook Gardens in north Belfast

A man in his 30s has been shot in both legs by masked man in north Belfast.

It happened at Cranbrook Gardens at about 01:50 BST on Sunday.

Police officers and paramedics were sent to the scene.

The man was then taken to hospital in Belfast, where he remains in a stable condition.

"This shooting is a clear violation of the victim's human rights," said a senior police officer.

"Everyone has the right to live their life free from the threat of violence.

"There is no justification for this type of attack. Those responsible place not just the victim at risk, but also the wider community."

The police are appealing for information about the attack.