GSOC investigate after Garda accidentally shoots himself in the foot
A Garda has been treated in hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the foot.
The officer, who is specially trained in firearms, was injured by a single bullet in Limerick yesterday.
It is understood that the weapon discharged a single bullet accidentally while the officer was in a patrol car.
The garda is attached to specialist firearms unit.
GSOC, the Garda watchdog, has confirmed it has been asked to investigate.
