Man hospitalised after being injured in shooting in Co Meath

The incident happened at around 10.25pm last night on Main Street in Clonee.

By Hayley Halpin Tuesday 26 May 2020, 7:26 AM

May 26th 2020, 7:26 AM 25,152 Views 7 Comments

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A MAN HAS been hospitalised after being injured in a shooting in Co Meath last night.

The incident happened at around 10.25pm on Main Street in Clonee.

A man in his 20s was injured in the shooting and was taken to James Connolly Memorial Hospital.

His injuries have been described as non-life threatening.

The scene has been preserved for a technical examination.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room in Ashbourne Garda Station on 01 801 0600 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

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No arrests have been made in relation to the shooting and investigations are ongoing.

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Man hospitalised after being injured in shooting in Co Meath