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William Dunne

Man injured in early morning shooting on North Strand Road, Dublin as gardai rush to scene

Emergency services have sped to the scene of a shooting in Dublin's north inner city.

A man, 20s, has been rushed to hospital after the incident on North Strand Road which happened at around 6.45am.

The victim is being treated for apparent gunshot wounds at the Mater Hospital.

A 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."

Gardaí preserve the scene on North Strand Road after a man in his 20s was treated for an apparent gunshot wound (Collins)
He was taken from the scene by Ambulance to the Mater Hospital (Collins)
20/10/2014 The Mater Hospital, Dublin. Photo: Gareth Chaney Collins (Collins Photo Agency)

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