14/03/2014

Two Men Injured In Dublin Shooting

A father and son were shot in Dublin on Thursday night.

They were both attacked at a housing estate in Ballyfermot.

Emergency services were alerted after locals heard gunshots at approximately 10.20pm.

The victims were taken to St James' Hospital where there injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

According to Gardai they were both shot in the back.

Gardai are appealing top anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/IT)

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