Man arrested over Sligo shooting

A man has been arrested after another was shot in the face in Co Sligo.

A man has been arrested after another was shot in the face in Co Sligo.

The incident happened at a house in Connolly Park, Tubbercurry, at about 8pm last night. The victim, in his 30s, was taken by ambulance to Sligo General Hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.

It is understood the shooting happened after an earlier argument between the men.

A Garda spokesman said a man in his 30s was arrested at the scene and is detained at Ballymoate Garda station under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939.

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The scene has been preserved pending a technical examination.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballymote Garda station 071-9181002, or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.

PA