Shooting victim tried to escape from killers

The victim of a fatal gangland style shooting on the outskirts of Dublin managed to drive away from his attackers while wounded, it emerged today.

Andrew Glennon, of Forlawn Drive in Blanchardstown, died in hospital after being ambushed by a four man gang, two of whom police believe were armed.

The 30-year-old was confronted by the gang as he walked along Huntstown Wood, Bramblefield, at around 4.30am.

He was shot in the upper body and head but managed to run to his car, which was parked nearby, and flee his attackers.

The victim, who was known to police, drove to Little Pace Road in Clonee, Co Meath, where he was treated at the scene by an ambulance crew before being taken to James Connolly Hospital where he died at 5.30am.

The gang was pursued on foot by an off duty police officer who heard the shots but they managed to escape.

Detectives believe people who were attending a house party in the area may have witnessed the attack and have appealed for information.