03/07/2015

Woman Arrested Following Shooting Incident In Limerick

A woman has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Limerick on Monday.

Christy Keane was shot a number of times in the chest and arms. He is currently in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

The woman, in her mid 20s, is being detained at Roxboro Road Garda Station under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939.

(CD/JP)

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