Shooting victim critical in Dublin hospital

A man was in a critical condition in hospital today after being shot by a gang in Dublin.

Up to four men pulled up at his house in Ratoath Road, Finglas, in a silver saloon car at around 8.30pm last night.

As he answered the front door, up to five shots were fired, at least one of which hit him in the chest.

Gardaí said the man was being treated at the James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown.

No arrests were made.