Two arrested after Tipperary shooting

A man in his 30s is recovering in hospital after being shot in the leg in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, early this morning.

A man in his 30s is recovering in hospital after being shot in the leg in Clonmel, Co Tipperary, early this morning.

The incident happened shortly after midnight in the New Quay car park near Gashouse Bridge.

The victim was taken to South Tipperary General Hospital and then transferred to Waterford Regional Hospital, where he is understood to be in a stable condition.

Gardaí later arrested a man and woman in their early 30s at separate locations in Clonmel.

The scene has also been cordoned off for technical examination and any witnesses are being urged to come forward.

more courts articles

Nine people appear in court over protest outside refugee centre in Dublin Nine people appear in court over protest outside refugee centre in Dublin
DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers
UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules

More in this section

European and local elections Harris’s call for review of bulk-purchase of homes criticised as ‘spoof’
FILE PHOTO It is understood that Dr Tony Holohan has indicated to the Government that yesterday’s meeting of the National Public Phillip Nolan steps down as director of Science Foundation Ireland
Man arrested after brandishing knife near school in Parnell Square area Man arrested after brandishing knife near school in Parnell Square area
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited