Man (23) injured in Baldoyle shooting

Gardaí at Howth in north Dublin are investigating a shooting incident in which a 23-year-old man was injured yesterday morning.

Gardaí were alerted to a man lying on the ground at Warren House Road, Baldoyle, shortly before 1am yesterday. The gunman is understood to have fled the scene in a small silver car.

The injured man was taken to Beaumont Hospital where he is being treated for his injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening. The scene has been sealed off for technical examination.

Gardaí had not arrested anyone in relation to the shooting last night and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. It is not known if the shooting was gang related.

There have been more than 10 shootings including four gangland-style murders since the start of the year. The latest victim was a drug dealer who was shot dead in Co Meath last Thursday.

Roy Coddington was shot at Tower Road, Mornington, on the beach close to where the River Boyne flows into the sea.

It is understood Mr Coddington drove his van to the area where he was killed just after 4.15pm. He parked the vehicle close to a shed near houses on Tower Road. He then met at least two men who are believed to have been known to him.

The victim got in the men's car which was driven down a track towards the beach. He was then taken from the vehicle and shot a number of times in the head at close range.