05/08/2008
Man Shot By Gang In Dublin
A 20-year-old man has been shot in the Ballyfermot area of west Dublin overnight.
According to Gardaí, a gang of men attacked the victim, who is from the Ballyfermot area, on the grounds behind the Cherry Orchard Hospital around 10.00pm.
The attackers shot the man in the lower body, before making their getaway in two cars.
One of the vehicles was burned out as gardaí arrived at the scene and five men, all in their 20s and from Dublin were arrested.
The victim was rushed to Saint James' Hospital for emergency surgery and remains in a serious condition.
(DW/JM)
According to Gardaí, a gang of men attacked the victim, who is from the Ballyfermot area, on the grounds behind the Cherry Orchard Hospital around 10.00pm.
The attackers shot the man in the lower body, before making their getaway in two cars.
One of the vehicles was burned out as gardaí arrived at the scene and five men, all in their 20s and from Dublin were arrested.
The victim was rushed to Saint James' Hospital for emergency surgery and remains in a serious condition.
(DW/JM)
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