07/04/2011

Garda Make Arrests Over Shooting In Mulhuddart

Gardaí in Blanchardstown are investigating a shooting incident which occurred at a public house in Mulhuddart last Saturday.

Two men have been arrested and a number of searches have been carried out.

A number of shots were fired at the front door of a Public house around 11.50pm injuring a 50-year-old man. His injuries are not life threatening.

Six houses were searched in Blanchardstown and Maynooth. Two men, aged 19 and 22, were arrested and are currently detained at Blancharstown Garda Station.

A car which Gardaí believe was used in the incident was recovered on Sunday evening in the north of the city.

Investigations are continuing.

(BMcN)

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