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29/05/2009
Irish Woman Shot In Lanzarote
An Irish woman has been seriously injured following a shooting on the Canary Islands.
According to early reports, the victim, who is from Limerick and aged in her twenties, is in a serious condition in hospital following the incident in the holiday resort of Lanzarote.
So far it is believed the woman was shot by a man known to her.
A Spanish national who was injured in the incident has also been hospitalised, but their involvement in the shooting is so far unclear.
A Department of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman confirmed the Government was offering consular assistance to the injured woman.
Police are investigating, but it is understood they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the shooting.
(DW/BMcC)
According to early reports, the victim, who is from Limerick and aged in her twenties, is in a serious condition in hospital following the incident in the holiday resort of Lanzarote.
So far it is believed the woman was shot by a man known to her.
A Spanish national who was injured in the incident has also been hospitalised, but their involvement in the shooting is so far unclear.
A Department of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman confirmed the Government was offering consular assistance to the injured woman.
Police are investigating, but it is understood they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the shooting.
(DW/BMcC)
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