Execution-style shooting sparks gang warfare fears in capital

GARDAÍ fear a long-running gang war in Dublin is escalating following the attempted murder of a youth yesterday morning.

In the South city areas of Crumlin and Drimnagh, there have been four murders, three near-fatal shootings, and several other shootings and stabbings in the past year.

“We would be worried about the number of shootings. It definitely is a cause of concern and we’re looking for help from the public on each and every one of them,” said Superintendent John Manley, of Crumlin Station.