UPDATED: Gardai investigating shooting in Clondalkin

UPDATE Saturday Dec 21, 5:00pm:

Gardai are appealing for witnesses following the discharge of a firearm in Clondalkin last night, Friday, December 20.

Gardai responded to reports of a shot fired in the Shancastle Close/Shancastle Avenue area at approximately 9.15pm.

A man (20s) subsequently presented at Connolly Memorial Hospital where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The scene has since been examined by the local Scenes of Crime Unit.

No arrests have been made at this time. Investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with any information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Ronanstown Garda Station on 666 7700, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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A man was hospitalised after shots were fired at a house in Clondalkin on Friday night.

The man in his 20s was taken to hospital to receive treatment. His injuries have been described as not life-threatening.

A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardai responded to reports of a discharge of a firearm that occurred at a residence in Clondalkin, at approximately 9.15pm on Friday, December 20,”

“A man (20s) was subsequently taken to hospital to receive medical treatment. His injuries are not life-threatening.”

No arrests have been made at this time, however gardaí say that investigations are ongoing.