Arrest after teenager injured in Galway shooting incident

Yesterday, a teenager was injured in a shooting incident near Ballinasloe, Co Galway. Just before 2am, a shot was fired in a green area at Curragh Park estate. The victim was later treated for non-life-threatening injuries at University Hospital Galway.

Gardaí have set up an incident room at Ballinasloe Garda Station and appointed a senior investigating officer. Searches of properties in Ballinasloe and Athlone were conducted, leading to the seizure of a vehicle and several electronic devices. A man in his late teens was arrested in Athlone and is currently detained under Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007. Another individual in his 20s was arrested in Athlone on the basis of outstanding bench warrants.

Gardaí are urging anyone who witnessed the incident between midnight and 3am in the Curragh Park area, or who might have video footage, to come forward. Information can be provided to Ballinasloe Garda Station at 090 063 1890, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any local Garda station.