A man in his 20s has been hospitalised after he was shot in the foot in Belfast last night.

The victim was approached by four masked men in an entryway in the Laurelbank area of Poleglass at around 10.10pm, according to police. 

He was ordered to lie down before being shot.

Detective sergeant Michael Hawthorne said the man was taken to hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Detectives investigating shooting incident at Laurelbank, Poleglass on Sunday night around 10.10pm. Man in 20's shot in foot. Info to 101.

— PSNI West Belfast (@PSNIBelfastW) July 25, 2016