A son of a former Sinn Féin election candidate who shot at three uniformed gardaí has been jailed for five years.

A 24-year-old Limerick man described in court as an "evil violent criminal" has been jailed for 10 years for his part in a shooting outside a christening party.

A 24-year-old Limerick man charged in connection with a shooting outside a house where a christening party was taking place, has been described in court as an "evil, violent criminal" whom gardaí regard as a "serious threat".