A probe has been launched after a garda was accidentally shot in the foot, it has been reported.
The officer, stationed in Limerick, was hurt after his weapon went off while he was in a garda patrol vehicle, the Irish Independent reports.
The incident took place in Limerick on Thursday and is now being looked into by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission.
It is thought that the weapon fired accidentally and discharged one bullet.
The armed garda suffered a gunshot wound to his foot and was taken to hospital.
A GSOC spokesman said: "I can confirm that GSOC received a referral in relation to an incident.
"GSOC is not making any further comments at this time."
The gardai must let GSOC know if a firearm is discharged resulting in a serious injury.
