Man (20s) arrested after woman (50s) injured in shooting incident in Ballymun

Gardaí responded to reports of shots being fired at a house in Shangan Park yesterday afternoon.

By Hayley Halpin Monday 29 Jun 2020, 8:24 AM

Jun 29th 2020, 8:24 AM 12,696 Views 0 Comments

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Shangan Park, Ballymun

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Shangan Park, Ballymun

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A MAN HAS been arrested after shots were fired in Ballymun, Dublin yesterday afternoon.

At around 2.30pm, gardaí responded to reports of shots being fired at a house in Shangan Park.

A woman, aged in her 50s, sustained serious but non-life threatening injuries as a result of the incident.

She was treated at the scene by paramedics and was taken to hospital.

A technical examination of the scene has been carried out.

A man, aged in his 20s, was arrested a short time later. He is currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939 at Ballymun Garda Station.

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Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact them at Ballymun on 01 666 4400 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

Investigations are ongoing.

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Man (20s) arrested after woman (50s) injured in shooting incident in Ballymun