07/11/2008

Man Still Detained Following Tallaght Shooting

Gardaí in Dublin are continuing to question a man in connection with the shooting of a man in Tallaght.

As part of their investigation into the attack on Robert Delaney, 28, at Russell Rise in Tallaght, on the 22nd of October, Gardai in the Tallaght area yesterday morning made the arrest.

A 27-year-old man was detained under the Offences Against The State Act at Tallaght Garda station in connection with the shooting and may be held for up to 72 hours.

Mr Delaney remains in a serious condition at Beaumont Hospital.

(DW)


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