04/08/2009
Security Men Shot Outside Dublin Hospital
Two men have been injured after a gun attack at a Dublin hospital.
The two security men are being treated for gunshot wounds after an incident outside St James's Hospital in Dublin earlier this morning.
The incident happened at around 4.30am.
One man sustained a gunshot wound to the arm. The other man also sustained a gunshot wound, but their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
Gardaí are investigating the incident and the scene at the hospital remains sealed off.
A spokesman for the hospital said the shooting has not affected patient services and that everything is operating as normal.
A motive for the attack is as yet unknown, however there are suspicions the attack could be related to gang activity in the area.
(DW/KMcA)
The two security men are being treated for gunshot wounds after an incident outside St James's Hospital in Dublin earlier this morning.
The incident happened at around 4.30am.
One man sustained a gunshot wound to the arm. The other man also sustained a gunshot wound, but their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
Gardaí are investigating the incident and the scene at the hospital remains sealed off.
A spokesman for the hospital said the shooting has not affected patient services and that everything is operating as normal.
A motive for the attack is as yet unknown, however there are suspicions the attack could be related to gang activity in the area.
(DW/KMcA)
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