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Leah Farrell
Finglas
Man shot in the arm in north Dublin shooting
Armed gardaí are now at the scene.
A MAN HAS been injured in a shooting in Finglas in north Dublin this evening.
The incident happened at around 8.30pm in the Meakstown area of Finglas.
The man has been brought to hospital .
It is believed he was shot in the arm.
Armed gardaí are now at the scene.
A garda spokesman said: “Gardaí in Finglas are investigating a shooting incident, that occurred at Meakstown, Finglas at approximately 8.30pm on the 25th of October 2018.
“One male (no age at this stage) received what is believed to be a gunshot wound to his arm. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening. A scene is being preserved for a technical examination. Investigations are ongoing.
“Gardaí in Finglas are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact Finglas Garda station on 01 6667500.”
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