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Dublin 12

Investigation underway following shooting in Crumlin tonight

A man has been taken to hospital as a precaution.

INVESTIGATIONS ARE UNDERWAY after a shooting in Dublin this evening.

Gardaí were alerted to the discharge of a firearm in the Bangor Road area of Crumlin, Dublin 12 at approximately 9.10pm.

One man has been taken to hospital as a precaution.

It is understood the man had been the target of an attack.

A garda spokesperson said that investigations are ongoing and no further information is available at this time.

Contains reporting by Niall O’Connor

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