Man in recovery after gun attack

A YOUNG man narrowly escaped death after a gunman opened fire on him in Dublin on Saturday night.

Robert Donohoe, who is in his late 20s and is from Tallaght, was recovering in hospital last night.

Gardaí are investigating the shooting, which took place around 11pm at Russell Terrace, Kettles Lane in Kinsealy, north Co. Dublin. Officers are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen the shooting to come forward.

Mr Donohoe was rushed by ambulance to Beaumont Hospital and is believed to be recuperating from non-life threatening injuries.

The motive behind the attack is unclear. The scene of the shooting was preserved yesterday by gardaí, pending a forensic and technical examination, which will take place today.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Coolock Garda Station 01 6664200 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.