Crime & Law

Man injured in shooting in west Dublin

Victim suffers gunshot wounds to upper body during morning attack

Bullet holes in the front door of a house at Beechfield Rise where a man was shot this morning. Photograph: Collins
Bullet holes in the front door of a house at Beechfield Rise where a man was shot this morning. Photograph: Collins
Rachel Flaherty
Tue Jul 01 2014 - 15:43

A man in his 30s was shot in an estate in west Dublin this morning.

It is understood the man suffered gunshot injuries to his upper body at Beechfield Rise shortly after 10am.

He was brought to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown where he is described as being in a stable condition.

The scene at Phibblestown Wood, Clonsilla, where a Ford Galaxy suspected of being used as a getaway car in the shooting of a man at Beechfield Rise, Clonee this morning was found burned out. Photograph: Collins
The scene at Phibblestown Wood, Clonsilla, where a Ford Galaxy suspected of being used as a getaway car in the shooting of a man at Beechfield Rise, Clonee this morning was found burned out. Photograph: Collins

T he scene has been sealed off for technical examination.

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Gardai are also investigating whether a burned out Ford Galaxy found in Phibblestown Wood, Clonsilla, this morning was used as a getaway car.

Witnesses are asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Sation on 01- 6667000 or the Garda Confidential Telelphone line 1800 666 111.

Rachel Flaherty

Rachel Flaherty

Rachel Flaherty is Digital Features Editor and journalist with The Irish Times