GARDAÍ IN DROGHEDA are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Donore Road, Drogheda at approximately 9.30pm this evening in which a 30-year-old man received a gunshot injury to his leg.

The man 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.

Gardaí have sealed off the area and the scene is currently being preserved for a technical examination.

Witnesses

Gardaí have issued an appeal for witnesses to this incident to come forward or to anyone that may have been on Donore Road near the bus station between 9.25pm and 9.40pm this evening.

If you can assist with this investigation please 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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