Man held over pub shooting

GARDAÍ have made a breakthrough in their investigation into a gun attack at a pub in which people were nearly killed.

A man was arrested yesterday in connection with the shooting at the Player’s Lounge, Fairview, north Dublin, in July 2010.

The man is considered the main suspect for the attack. He can be held for up to seven days.

In the shooting, a man carrying two guns ran up to the pub and opened fire.

Three men were injured, including the doorman, Wayne Barrett, who was shot in the head, but has recovered.