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Double Shooting River Road, Finglas

The Gardaí in Finglas are investigating a double shooting that occurred on the River Road, Finglas, on the 15th July 2010.

At approximately 9.20 am two men left Dunsink Lane in Finglas in a white transit van. They were intending to travel to Mullingar. Their route took them along Dunsink Lane, Ratoath Road, and the River road.

The men drove along the River Road in the direction of Ashtown. They had to stop as there was a beige Toyota Corolla, bearing registration number 94 D 10153, blocking the road.

A man disguised as a work man wearing a high viz jacket and using a trundle wheel, approached the van and opened fire shooting both men. Both men were brought to hospital, where one remains in a serious condition.

Gardaí in Cabra are looking for information on a green Mazda 626, Registration 98 D 55209 which was found burned out at a recycling depot on the Ballybogan Road shortly after the shooting.

Description of Gunman:
• 5’ 10 to 6’ in height
• Athletic build/fit looking
• Late 20’s
• Brown/fair hair, tight
• Yellow hard hat
• Carrying trundle wheel
• Silver hand gun (right hand)

Gardaí at Cabra Investigating    Telephone 01 666 7400