Man shot in leg in suspected drug-related attack in Dublin

Gardai are investigating attack which took place in Inchicore area last night

Gardai are investigating an apparent punishment-style shooting in Dublin last night.
Gardai are investigating an apparent punishment-style shooting in Dublin last night.

A man is recovering in hospital after an apparent punishment-style shooting in the Inchicore area of Dublin last night.

The victim, in his thirties and known to gardaí, was shot in the leg at Turvey Avenue in Inchicore at about at about 10.15pm.

Gardaí believe the shooting may be drug-related as the area has experienced ongoing problems with criminal activity.

He was brought to St James’s Hospital where his injuries are described as not life threatening.

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Gradai are appealing for witnesses.

Mark Hilliard

Mark Hilliard

Mark Hilliard is a reporter with The Irish Times