01/06/2009

Frenchman Killed In Bray Shooting

A 32-year-old man has died in hospital after he was injured in a shooting in Co Wicklow.

Charles Sinannnpayen was severely injured in a shooting in Bray on Friday and was pronounced dead at 2am on Monday morning at Beaumont Hospital.

Two men in their 20s have been arrested and are being detained under the Criminal Justice Act in Bray Garda Station.

Mr Sinannapayen's girlfriend, who was in the apartment with him at the time, was severely traumatised but otherwise unhurt.

Gardaí say the victim was not known to them and has no criminal convictions in Ireland.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gardaí at Bray on 01 6665300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

The State Pathologist's office has been notified.

(DW/BMcC)

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