Gardaí investigate after two men hospitalised following shooting outside National Stadium

Two men were hospitalised with what have been described as non-life threatening injuries.

Gardaí in Kevin Street in Dublin are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on the South Circular Road on Friday night. At approximately 9.44pm, Gardaí responded to a call relating to shots being fired. On arrival at the scene, a male in his 40s and a male in his 20s were discovered with gunshot injuries after a gunman opened fire. The gunman is reported to have left the scene in what is described as a dark coloured car. Both men were taken to St James’s Hospital with injuries described as non-life threatening. The male in his 40s has what is described as an injury to his leg and the male in his 20s has an injury to his hand. The scene has been preserved for a technical examination and South Circular Road was closed from Donore Avenue to Leonard's Corner on Saturday morning. An incident room has been established at Kevin Street Garda Station and Gardaí wish to appeal for witnesses or to anyone who can assist with the investigation to contact Kevin Street Garda Station on 01 6669400, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.