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08th Feb 2020

Gardaí investigating after shots fired at same Longford house twice in four days

Dave Hanratty

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Gardaí are keen to speak with the driver and occupants of a white saloon-type car seen in the vicinity.

Gardaí in Longford have issued an appeal for information regarding two separate shooting incidents that occurred at the same residence in Corboy, Edgeworthstown this week.

The first incident took place at approximately 10.30pm on Tuesday 4 February during which two shots were discharged.

A single shot was discharged during the second incident, which occurred on Friday 7 February at 12.10pm.

No injuries have been reported.

Gardaí are particularly interested in speaking with the driver and occupants of a white saloon-type car that was seen in the area at the time of the incidents.

Road users with dash cam footage and anyone with information who may have been in the Corboy area or surrounding area on Tuesday evening between 10pm and 11pm and on Friday afternoon between 12pm and 1pm are asked to contact Granard Garda Station on 043 668 7667.

Alternatively, people may contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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