Shortly after 9pm Gardaí at Coolock received reports of an incident in the Darndale area of north Dublin. When Gardaí arrived at the scene a moped was found set alight. A short time later a male aged in his late teens presented at Beaumont Hospital with apparent gunshot wounds. (His condition is not thought to be life threatening.)
Gardaí have sealed off two locations in the Darndale area for forensic examination. No arrests have been made to date and enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room at Coolock Garda Station on 01 666 4200 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
Investigations are ongoing.
