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Man arrested in Drogheda shooting investigation
Gardaí investigating last night’s shooting have arrested a man in his 20s.
GARDAÍ INVESTIGATING A shooting in Drogheda last night have arrested a man.
The incident occurred around 9.30pm on Donore Road last night when a man was shot in the leg.
Gardaí arrested a 26 year old man this morning in the Drogheda area in connection with the incident.
The 30-year-old was shot in the leg, but managed to raise the alarm after he made his way to a nearby shop. He was taken by ambulance to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda where he is described as being in a stable condition.
The man arrested is currently detained under the provisions of Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939 at Drogheda Garda Station.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Drogheda Garda Station on 041–9874200 or call the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
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