Well-known Dublin criminal Martin Foley remains in a critical condition in hospital today after he was shot repeatedly in an assassination attempt yesterday.
A garda at the scene of the shooting of Martin Foley, at Kimmage Road West, Dublin, yesterday. Photo Eric Luke: Irish Times.
Foley (55) and also known as 'The Viper' is reported to have been hit by up to six bullets from the ten fired by the gunman who shot Foley as he was driving out of the Carlisle gym on Kimmage Rd Lower just after 3pm.
Foley has undergone surgery in St James' Hospital to remove at least one bullet and his condition is described as "critical".
It is understood he has been hit a number of times in the upper and lower body.
Gardai investigating the shooting have also recovered a white Ford van which they believe was used by the gunman. This vehicle is being examined by Garda technical experts.
It is understood that Foley had spotted the gunman as he approached and tried to escape in his car before crashing after a short distance. He then tried to continue his escape on foot.
It is the latest in a series of murder attempts on Foley who has survived at least four previous attempts on his life. No one was arrested following the shooting.
Gardai at Crumlin Garda Station are asking anyone with information to contact them at (01) 666 62 00.