Automatic weapon used in attack on Limerick home

GARDAÍ said more than 10 shots were fired at a house on the outskirts of Limerick early yesterday.

The rear of the house at Clonlara was hit during the attack at around 2.15am.

Superintendent John Kerin said: “Quite a number of shots were fired and we are satisfied that an automatic weapon was used. A back bedroom window and door were hit.”