Gardai at Finglas are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at a public house on Barry Road, Finglas shortly after midnight on the 11.01.09.
Gardai at Finglas are investigating a shooting incident that occurred at a public house on Barry Road, Finglas shortly after midnight on the 11/1/09.
A 24 year old male received injuries when two males wearing balaclavas entered the premises and discharged a firearm. The injured male was taken to hospital with injuries that are describes as not life threatening. No one else was injured in the premises. The two males made their escape in the direction of Barry Green.
The scene has been preserved for technical examination.
In connection with this incident Gardai from Finglas conducted follow up searches on two houses in the Finglas area a firearm was recovered.
Gardai wish to appeal to anyone that was present at the public house or who may have information that would assist the Gardai to contact Finglas Garda Station on 01-6667500, the Garda Confidential Line 1 800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Garda Press Office.
12:15hrs 11/01/09