Gardaí appeal for witnesses after man shot in leg in Dublin

Victim (21) wounded in Drimnagh at about 5am

Gardaí in Crumlin are seeking witnesses after a man was shot in the leg in Drimnagh early this morning.
Gardaí in Crumlin are seeking witnesses after a man was shot in the leg in Drimnagh early this morning.

Gardaí in Dublin have appealed for witnesses after a man was shot in the leg in the early hours of this morning.

A Garda spokesman said the 21-year-old received gunshot wounds at Slieve Bloom Park in Drimnagh at about 5am.

He was taken to St James’s Hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

A forensic examination of the scene is taking place this morning.

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The Garda spokesman urged anyone with information to contact Crumlin Garda station or the Garda Confidential Line on 1 800 666111.