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Roisin Cullen

Two arrested after man in his 20s shot in Finglas

Two men have been arrested after a shooting in Finglas this afternoon.

Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene on St Margaret’s Road just after 5pm.

A man in his 20s was found with an apparent gunshot wound.

Read more: Man injured in suspected shooting in Finglas

He was raced to the Mater Hospital where his injuries are described as non-life threatening.

The road was preserved for a technical examination but has since reopened.

Two men, in their 20s were arrested and taken to Finglas Garda Station with gardai now appealing for witnesses.

Guards are particularly interested in hearing from people with camera footage.

A garda spokesman said: "Two men, both aged in their 20s have been arrested in relation to this incident and are currently detained under the provisions of Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act 1939 at Finglas Garda station.

"Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward.

"They are particularly keen for anyone with camera footage (including dash-cam) to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

"Gardaí can be contacted at Finglas Garda Station 01 666 7500, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station."

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