11/04/2012

Man Shot In Leg At His Dublin Home

A man was shot in the leg at his home in Dublin last night.

The man, in his 30s, was shot at a number of times, at his house in Tallaght, south Dublin, according to Gardai.

He was taken to Tallaght Hospital, and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

The victim was shot at three times in the leg at his front door.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and have not yet established a motive for the attack.

(CD)

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