29/07/2010

Appeal Launched Over Finglas Shooting

An appeal has been launched over the shooting of Anthony and Ciaran McDonagh in Finglas earlier this month.

Gardai at Cabra Garda Station investigating the shooting said today they are seeking the public's assistance over the incident, which occurred at 9.10am on the morning of Thursday the 15 July on the River Road, between Finglas and Ashtown.

A spokesman for Gardai said they are making a fresh appeal to the public, specifically for anyone who may have been on the River Road, Ratoath Road, or Dunsink Lane on the morning of the shooting. In particular, they would like to speak to anyone who was walking along the River Road or the occupants of cars travelling or parked along the River Road on the day.

"We are also appealing to anyone who saw a car on fire at Ballyboggan Road near the junction of the Finglas Dual Carriageway to contact us," the spokesman said.

He added that two men in their 20s were seen running from this car as it went on fire.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room at Cabra Garda Station at 01-6667432 or Cabra Garda Station at 01-6667400.

(DW/KMcA)

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