Man in serious condition following Dublin shooting

A man is in a serious condition after suffering multiple injuries in a shooting in North County Dublin.

Man in serious condition following Dublin shooting

Update 11.30am: A man is in a serious condition after suffering multiple injuries in a shooting in North County Dublin.

The man - who is in his late 30s - was shot a number of times.

He was shot just before 10am this morning in the Dun Emer housing estate in Lusk.

Gardai examine a bullet cartridge at the scene of a shooting at the Dun Emer housing development in Lusk where a man has been shot a number of times in an incident in north county Dublin. PA Photo
Gardai examine a bullet cartridge at the scene of a shooting at the Dun Emer housing development in Lusk where a man has been shot a number of times in an incident in north county Dublin. PA Photo

He was rushed to Beaumont Hospital where his condition is being described as critical.

A Volkswagon Golf was seen leaving the area and was discovered burnt out at Kilhedge Lane, Lusk a short time later.

Emergency services remain at the scene and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.

Earlier: Gardaí are at the scene of a shooting at Lusk in North Co Dublin.

It is understood a man has been shot several times - however his condition is unknown.

He is being treated by paramedic at the scene.

The attack took place in the Dun Emer housing estate at around 10am this morning.

There are media reports that a car was discovered burned out not far from the scene.

An investigation is underway.

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