17/06/2014

Man Released Following Dublin Shooting

A man has been released without charge after being questioned in connection with the shooting of a boy in Dublin on Friday.

The six-year-old was shot in the neck in Ballyfermot.

A man was detained on suspicion of withholding information.

A file is being prepared for the DPP.

(CD/IT)

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