23/04/2019

Gardaí Investigating After Shots Fired In Dublin

Gardaí are investigating after reports of gunshots in Dublin yesterday morning, Monday 22 April.

The incident took plate on the Whitechapel Road, Clonsilla at around 10.45am. No injuries were reported.

Investigating officers later arrested a 30-year-old man during a follow-up search of a house. He was taken to Blanchardstown Station for questioning.



(JG/CM)

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