A man (20) has been shot in the leg in a paramilitary-style attack in north Belfast.

The shooting happened at around 1am in the Havana Walk area in the early hours of Monday morning.

He was treated at the scene by ambulance crews before being taken to hospital.

His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

The PSNI has tweeted out an appeal for information.

Detectives in North Belfast appealing after a report of a punishment style shooting at Havana Walk in the early hours of this morning.

— PSNI (@PoliceServiceNI) July 7, 2014