Teenagers held after Dublin shooting

Two teenage boys are being questioned by gardaí in connection with a shooting in Finglas, north Dublin last night.

Two teenage boys are being questioned by gardaí in connection with a shooting in Finglas, north Dublin last night.

A 34-year-old man received injuries to his head and face in the shooting at Ratoath Drive at around 10.30pm. It is understood a sawn-off shotgun was used.

A 14-year-old and a 19-year-old were arrested shortly after the shooting and are being held at Finglas Garda station.

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