The target of the attack is believed to be a low-ranking member of the political party Republican Network for Unity (RNU).

The man, aged in his 20s, has young children. A disabled relative also lives at the property.

In recent times the renegade group of former Oglaigh na hEireann members have escalated their activity, posting pictures online featuring masked men, and issuing threats to rival republicans.

Those responsible were also behind the attempted murder of RNU member Sean O'Reilly in February.

The 49-year-old republican was shot as he sat in his taxi at Bell Steel Manor in Dunmurry. Two masked gunmen approached the car and fired shots through the window, injuring him in the arm.

Residents of Havana Court, who were originally evacuated from their homes overnight, have once again

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