Gardai have issued an urgent appeal for information on a car believed to be involved in the shooting of a teen in Dublin.
A 17-year-old boy was blasted multiple times in the Eugene Street area of the capital shortly before 11pm on Wednesday night.
The youngster is currently at St James Hospital, where he is being treated for serious injuries.
A second scene at Greenville Avenue has also been preserved by investigators for a forensic examination after a burnt our car was discovered.
The Black Hyundai I30 - with the registration plate 07 TS 4838 - is believed to have been used in the attack.
Officers are appealing for anyone with information on this car's movements throughout Wednesday to come forward.
A spokesman said: "The scene on Eugene street and a second location at Greenville Avenue are currently preserved and a technical examination is being carried out by the Garda Technical Bureau.
"Investigating Gardaí are appealing for information on a Black Hyundai I30, which was bearing registration plate 07 TS 4838, burnt out on Greenville Avenue.
"Investigating Gardaí are appealing for information on the whereabouts of this car yesterday and in recent days.
"Gardaí continue to appeal for anyone, with information in relation to this incident, who was in the Eugene Street and Greenville Avenue locations between 10:30pm and 11:30pm, or who may have camera footage (including dash-cam and mobile phone footage) recorded on Eugene Street and Greenville Avenue, or adjacent streets, last night between 10:30pm and 11:30pm, to contact investigating gardai."
Officers can be contacted at Kevin Street Garda Station on 01 666 9400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
Meanwhile, a local described to the Irish Mirror how she heard a girl "screaming and shouting" after the terrifying attack.
The resident explained: "I thought it was fireworks, then I heard a girl screaming.
"Then I heard what sounded like someone say 'get in the car, get in the car.'
"Then there was a fella screaming help. To be honest I thought it was a joke.
"It happens a lot around here, not the shootings, but fireworks and people messing.
"So I just forgot about it and came out later on. One of the neighbours went down at the time.
"I'd say there was about three or four shots, I can't remember exactly but I just thought it was fireworks.
"People have said in the area that he tried to run away and they got him again."
