27/09/2007

Gardaí Investigate Dublin Shooting

Gardaí are investigating a shooting in Dublin last night in which a man has been seriously injured in his own home.

The incident happened at around 10.30pm last night at a house on Ring Street in the Inchicore area of the city.

It is understood two men forced their way into the house and shot the man in both legs.

He is being treated at Saint James' Hospital for his injuries.

(LC/SP)

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