11/05/2015

Man Arrested Over Limerick Shooting

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Limerick.

A 42-year-old man received gunshot injuries after a male approached premises and shot him on Saturday at approximately 2pm.

The man was taken to Limerick University Hospital and his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

The man is currently being detained at Roxboro Road Garda Station under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939 as amended.

(CD)

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