22/05/2014

Investigation Launches After Two Houses Shot At In Dublin

Gardaí in Dublin have launched an investigation in to two gun attacks on Wednesday night.

At about 23:15 shots were fired at a house on Lissadell Road, Drimnagh. There were three people in the house, but all escaped injury.

A few minutes later more shots were fired at another house on Walkinson Drive. A man in his 30s was injured in the shooting, and was taken to St James's Hospital. His injuries are described as minor.

Four other people were in the house at the time, but all escaped injury.

Garda have appeal for any one with any information to contact them.

(MH/CD)

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