Gardai at Swords Garda Station who are investigating the murder of Michael Taylor that occurred at Hands Caravan Park, Donabate at approximately 4.40 p.m. on Monday 6th June, 2011 wish to renew their appeal for witnesses.
They are particularly interested to speak to a female witness who was in the area of New Road Donabate on Monday between 4.40 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. She is described as being of medium height, with dark shoulder length hair wearing a zip up tracksuit top. She was travelling in a orange coloured car and called into a residents house on the New Road.
Witnesses to this incident or anyone who may be able to assist with the investigation in any way, are asked to contact the Swords Garda Station on 01-6664700, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Original press release,listed below, refers.
Garda Press Office
Gardaí in Swords are investigating a shooting incident in Donabate Co Dublin this afternoon (6/6/11)
A male (believed to be in his 50’s) was shot a number of times at Hands Caravan Park, Donabate at approximately 4.40pm. He was taken to Beaumont Hospitalwhere he is described as being in a serious condition.
A car believed to have been used in the shooting was found burnt out at Turvey Woods, Donabate at 5pm.
The scene of the shooting at Hands Caravan Parkand at Turvey Woods is currently sealed off pending a Garda forensic examination.
Investigating Gardaí are appealing to anyone who have witnessed this incident or who have information to contact the incident room at Swords Garda Station 01- 666 4700, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station.
