Second arrest over Smithfield shooting

A second man has been arrested over the shooting incident at Dublin’s Smithfield horse fair last weekend.

A second man has been arrested over the shooting incident at Dublin’s Smithfield horse fair last weekend.

Gardaí arrested a man in his 40s this afternoon in Co Galway.

He is being detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against The State Act 1939 at the Bridwell Garda station in Dublin.

A man appeared in court in Dublin today charged with possession of a handgun in connection with the shooting.

Gardaí are continuing to appeal to anyone who attended the horse fair on Sunday last to contact them at the Bridewell  on 01 6668200, or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

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