03/09/2007

Shooting In Limerick Probed

Gardaí are investigating a shooting in Limerick in which a man was shot in the leg.

It is understood that the man, believed to be aged in his early twenties, was found at Janesboro soccer pitch around 4am on Monday morning, suffering from two gunshot wounds to the knee, and was taken hospital for treatment.

Gardaí from Roxboro Road Garda station are investigating the incident and said they were hoping to speak to the man later today.

(KMcA/SP)

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