Male teenager shot in the leg in Dublin city centre

Injured 18-year-old is treated in hospital for non life-threatening injuries

Aine McMahon

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 08:41

An 18 -year-old man has been injured in a shooting in Darndale, Dublin, on Friday night.

The man was shot in the leg but his injuries are described as not life-threatening.

He was treated at the scene by emergency services personnel and removed by ambulance to Beaumont Hospital.

No arrests have been made to date and inquiries are continuing.

A Garda spokesman said the shooting is not linked to a gangland feud.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Coolock Garda station 01-6664200 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666111.