16/05/2012

Man Injured In Ballyfermot Pub Shooting

A 32-year-old man is being treated in hospital following a shooting incident outside the Ruby Finnegans pub in Ballyfermot.

The man was sitting in his car when an unknown male approached and fired a number of shots. The victim was able to drive himself to Cloverhill Prison where he received helped.

He was taken to Tallaght General Hospital, his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

It is understood the gunman made his escape in a silver saloon car, which was found a short time later burnt out at Golden Bridge Terrase, Inchicore. A gun was also recovered at the scene.

Both cars are now undergoing technical and forensic examination.

Gardai are asking anyone who was in the Sarsfield Road area of Ballyfermot or in the Golden Bridge Terrace area to contact them on 01 666 7200.

(H)


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