Teenager arrested in connection with Drogheda shooting

Man (35) received gunshot injuries in an incident at the Moneymore Estate

Investigating gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a shooting in  Drogheda yesterday.
Investigating gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a shooting in Drogheda yesterday.

Gardaí investigating a shooting in, Drogheda, Co Louth, last night have arrested a male teenager.

A man (35) received gunshot injuries to the leg in an incident at the Moneymore Estate shortly after 6pm.

The injured man was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda for treatment where his injuries are described as being non-life threatening.

Gardai are questioning a 19-year-old man at Drogheda Garda station under the provisions of Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act.

Investigating gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them at Drogheda Garda station on 041 9874200, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666111 or any Garda station.

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