Dublin criminal known as 'The Zombie' narrowly escapes attempt on his life last night

Gardaí in Dublin have launched an investigation into a shooting in the north of the county last night that targeted a well-known criminal in the capital.

The Irish Independent report that several shots were fired at Tommy 'The Zombie' Savage as he got out of his car at a house in Swords, but he managed to flee the scene and escape with his life. It is reported that up to two gunmen carried out the attempted hit, and a burnt out black Audi believed to have been used during the shooting was found in a lane nearby shortly afterwards.

Four bullet holes were seen in the windscreen following the attack.

Savage is thought to have brought large amounts of drugs to Ireland over the years and was formerly a member of the INLA(Irish National Liberation Army), and last night's shooting may be in relation to a row over money with a new faction of the INLA.

The scene of the shooting is cordoned off as forensic teams carry out investigations around the battered Renault Clio, while witnesses say that Savage was seen fleeing into a supermarket which he eventually left surrounded by Gardaí last night.