Man held over Clare shooting released

A man held in connection with a shooting in Co Clare yesterday has been released without charge.

A man held in connection with a shooting in Co Clare yesterday has been released without charge.

Gardaí detained the man after a woman was shot in the leg during a domestic disturbance at her home in Sixmilebridge.

The 25-year-old mother of two is today reported to be in a comfortable condition in hospital.

Gardaí said a file on the incident has been sent to the DPP.

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