11/12/2017

Teenager And Young Child Injured In Alleged Shooting In West Dublin

An investigation has been launched into an alleged shooting incident in West Dublin.

According to reports, a teenager and a young child have been injured in an incident that gardaí have said is "ongoing" in the Parlickstown area of Blanchardstown.

The area has been sealed off and gardaí are at the scene.

Further updates to follow.

(MH/JP)

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