Man held over Dublin shooting

Gardaí are continuing to question a man (30) in connection with the shooting of another man in Dublin.

Gardaí are continuing to question a man (30) in connection with the shooting of another man in Dublin.

The incident happened at the Cottage Inn pub on Bluebell Avenue in Kilmainham shortly after midnight.

The 30-year-old victim, who had been in the pub where mourners from a funeral gathered, suffered only superficial wounds.

The man arrested in relation to the incident is being held at Kevin Street Garda Station under Section 30 Offences Against the State Act 1939

A firearm has been recovered.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Kevin Street at 01-6669400.

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