Man arrested after Limerick shooting leaves man in serious condition

David Raleigh

Updated at 21:55

A male in his 40s has been arrested by gardaí in connection with a shooting in Limerick city.

The man is currently being held at a Garda Station in the city.

Another man in his 30s was rushed to hospital after being shot, and is understood to have been shot twice in the back around 4pm on Saturday.

He was rushed by ambulance from the Ballinacurra Weston area to University Hospital Limerick.

His condition is described as serious, but it is not believed to be life-threatening.

Gardaí believe the man was outside a house on Crecora Avenue, located on the south side of Limerick city, when he was shot.

They have cordoned off the road for a forensic examination, and detectives are investigating a motive for the shooting.

Gardaí are conducting a number of searches in the hunt for the firearm used.

Anyone with information is asked to contact gardaí at Roxboro Road 061-214340 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any garda station.