Teenager (14) injured in Cork city shooting

A 14-year-old boy has been injured in a shooting in Cork city.

A 14-year-old boy has been injured in a shooting in Cork city.

The incident took place in the Blackpool area of the city at around 2pm today.

According to gardaí, the boy was with a group of youths when shots were fired from a passing car.

The boy has been taken to hospital with minor injuries. No arrests have yet been made.

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