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Off-Duty Police Officer Shot in Belfast, Investigation Underway

An off-duty police officer was shot in Newtownabbey, Belfast, around 9:30 PM last night, with injuries not considered life-threatening. A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The incident is not believed to be related to terrorism, as stated by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). Forensic teams are investigating the scene, and the Police Ombudsman is conducting preliminary inquiries into the use of a police firearm during the event.

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