6 shots fired during attempted gang hit that took place near Dublin Zoo as children played outside

There was shock and derision in the northside of Dublin yesterday evening as an attempted gang hit was carried in a busy area while children were outdoors playing.

Up to six shots were fired during the attempt on John Hutch's life at his home in Drumalee Park, Dublin 7, which is only a stones throw away from Dublin Zoo and the Phoenix Park. The target is a brother of the infamous Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, though it is not believed that he has any involvement in crime.

The attempted murder, which is believed to have been carried out by members of the Kinahan gang, happened shortly before 5.30pm on Friday evening when two men opened fire on John Hutch outside his home. The target escaped by running into his house, and the two gunmen fled in a car.

The car was found by Gardaí a short while later burnt out on a nearby street. Two guns were recovered by Gardaí during a search of the car, and one man was arrested yesterday evening after Gardaí stopped a van in a nearby area yesterday evening.