16/08/2007

Five Shots Fired At Dublin House

Five shots were fired at a house on Sean McDermott Street in Dublin this morning.

The incident occurred shortly before 6.00am and although the house was occupied at the time no one was injured.

Three shots were fired through the font window of the house and two were fired through the front door.

Gardaí say the man responsible was wearing a black tracksuit with his hood up and a red mask over his face. He was seen running down Gloucester Lane immediately after the incident.

The scene has been sealed off while a technical examination is carried out.

(SB/SP)

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