BREAKING: Man seriously injured after shooting in Limerick

A MAN has been seriously injured after a shooting in Limerick city. 

The incident happened on Saturday afternoon in the Ballinacurra Weston area of the city. 

A man, aged in his 30s, was seriously injured during the course of this incident and was taken to University Hospital Limerick.

A man, aged in his 40s, has been arrested and detained under Section 30 Offences Against the State Act, 1939 at a garda station in Limerick city.

A scene is currently held and a technical examination is ongoing.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this incident to come forward.

Any persons who were in the Hyde Avenue, Crecora Avenue and Ballinacurra Weston areas of Limerick city between the hours of 4:00pm. and 4:45pm this afternoon and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to investigating gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Roxboro Road garda station on 061 21 4340, the garda confidential line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.

Investigations are ongoing.