03/11/2014

Appeal Following Shooting Incident In Dublin

An appeal for information has been launched by gardaí following a shooting incident in Islandbridge, Dublin, at the weekend.

The incident happened around 6.55pm on Saturday (1 November), at a car park next to Islandbridge Court Apartments and Bellevue Apartments.

According to gardaí, initial reports suggest that a red Honda Civic car drove into another vehicle, a silver BMW. The two men in the Honda Civic exited the car and ran after the driver, 35, of the silver BMW. They fired a number of shots at the man, but he fled into Bellevue Apartments. He was not injured.

One of the gunmen has been described as being 5' 8" and was wearing a grey jacket and blue jeans. No details are available on the second suspect.

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information or who witnessed the attempted shooting is asked to contact Kilmainham Garda Station on 01-666 9700, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.

(JP/CD)

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