13/12/2013

Man Injured In Limerick Shooting

Gardaí in Limerick have reported that a 26-year-old man has been injured in a shooting in the city.

According to reports the shooting took place at around 21:30 on Thursday night at Byrne Avenue in Prospect.

The man is being treated at University Hospital Limerick for gunshot wounds to the stomach.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the shooting and gardaí have appealed for witnesses to contact them at Roxboro Road Garda Station on 061-214340, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any garda station.

(MH/CD)

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