Gardaí investigate Finglas shooting

Gardaí are investigating a shooting in Dublin last night in which a man in his 20s was shot in the arm.

Gardaí are investigating a shooting in Dublin last night in which a man in his 20s was shot in the arm.

The man was targeted by a gunman wearing a balaclava shortly before 7.30pm in Berryfield Drive, Finglas, north Dublin.

Gardai said the man was taken to the James Connolly Memorial Hospital in Blanchardstown where his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Gardaí said a detailed description of the gunman is not available, but witnesses said that he was wearing a balaclava.

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