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Mark O'Brien

Gunman on motorbike blasts teen in horror shooting in north Dublin

A young man has been injured following a shooting in north Dublin this evening.

The man, who is understood to be in his late teens, was shot in the chest and leg in the Primrose Grove area of Darndale shortly after 9pm.

The gunman is believed to have been driving a motorbike which was set alight nearby a short time later.

The teen presented later himself at Beaumont Hospital with gunshot wounds.

A garda spokesman said: "Shortly after 9pm Gardaí at Coolock received reports of shots fired in the Darndale area of north Dublin.

"A short time later a male in his late teens presented at Beaumont hospital with apparent gunshot wounds. His condition is not thought to be life threatening.

"Gardaí have sealed off two locations in Darndale for forensic examination. No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Coolock Garda Station on 01 666 4200 of the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111."

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