19/10/2016

Two Men Arrested Over Dublin Shooting Incident

Two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Dublin on Tuesday night.

At approximately 11.30pm Gardai received a report of a firearm been discharged at a house on Inverness Road in Fairview. On arrival it was discovered that a shot had been fired at an upstairs bedroom window.

It is understood there were four people in the property at the time, however there were no reports of any injuries.

In a follow up operation two males, one in his 20's and one in his 30's, were arrested in Donabate. The males have been detained under the provisions of Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939 at Swords and Clontarf Garda Stations.

The scene has been preserved for a technical examination and investigations are ongoing.

Witnesses or anyone who can assist with the investigation are asked to contact Clontarf Garda Station on 01 6664800, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

(MH/CD)

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