A man in his 20s has been injured after an early morning shooting in the north Dublin.
Emergency services rushed to a flat on the North Strand Road where a man was found with an apparent gunshot wound around 6.45 am this morning.
He was taken to the Mater Hospital by ambulance and it is understood that his injuries aren’t life threatening.
The scene is being preserved for a forensic and technical examination.
No arrests have been made and gardai are investigating.
A garda spokesman said: “A man in his 20s has been injured following a shooting incident in the North Strand area of Dublin City.
“At approximately 6.45am Gardaí were called to a flat on North Strand Road where members of Dublin Fire Brigade were treating a man in his 20s for an apparent gunshot wound. He was taken from the scene by Ambulance to the Mater Hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.
“The scene has been preserved for a forensic and technical examination. No arrests have been made to date and enquiries are ongoing.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Mountjoy Garda Station 01-6668600 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.”
