Share your views on our Irish-language content

Gardai and forensics at the scene of a shooting on Croftwood Grove in Ballyfermot on Saturday. Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland

Dublin

Man arrested for withholding information over shooting of six-year-old boy

It is understood the arrest is in connection with withholding information.

A MAN HAS been arrested by gardaí investigating the shooting of a six-year-old boy in Dublin on Friday night.

The man, aged in his mid-30s, was arrested at approximately 3.30pm this afternoon.

It is understood the arrest is in connection with withholding information.

He is currently being detained at Ballyfermot Garda Station under Section 30 of the Offences Against The State Act.

The six-year-old was shot in the neck in an incident on Friday night in that the Minister for Justice branded a “barbaric” attack.

Gardaí appealed for those behind the attack to come forward.

Read: Gardaí following definite line of inquiry, call on perpetrators to turn themselves in >

Author

Nicky Ryan

View 58 comments

Send Tip or Correction

58 Comments

Defamation

Damaging the good reputation of someone, slander, or libel.
Racism or Hate speech

An attack on an individual or group based on religion, race, gender, or beliefs.
Trolling or Off-topic

An attempt to derail the discussion.
Inappropriate language

Profanity, obscenity, vulgarity, or slurs.
Spam

Advertising, phishing, scamming, bots, or repetitive posts.
Other

News in 60 seconds

The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie