Emergency services rush to scene of Dublin shooting as man, 20s, hospitalised

Gardai have rushed to the scene in West Dublin following a shooting incident.

Officers have swarmed in Clondalkin where a man has been shot.

It's understood he was hit in the legs before being rushed to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown, Dublin Live reports.

Gardai have cordoned off the scene where a full forensic examination is taking place.

A spokesman said: "Gardaí are currently at the scene of a shooting at Shancastle Park, Clondalkin D22. A man in his 20s was taken to Blanchardstown Hospital with serious but non life threatening injuries.

Gardai at the scene this morning on Shancastle Park, Clondalkin, where a man was shot and seriously injured last night. (Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin)

"At approximately 8.45pm on Tuesday December 17, 2019, a man was approached by a lone gunman and shot a number of times. It’s understood the gunman fled from the scene on foot.

"The injured man was initially treated at the scene by ambulance personnel before he was taken by ambulance to Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown with serious but non life-threatening injuries.

"The scene is currently preserved for examination by local scenes of crime officers. No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ronanstown Garda Station 01-6667700 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.