02/03/2015

11-Year-Old Boy Shot In Dublin

An 11-year-old boy has been hospitalised after he was shot in the arm.

The incident happened at the boy's home in Tallaght, Dublin, on Saturday morning (28 February). Gardaí were called to the scene at Belgard Road between 2am and 4am.

The boy was taken to Tallaght Hospital. His injuries have been described as "non-life threatening".

Anyone with information is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on 01 666 7600 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

(JP/MH)

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