Man shot while putting out bin

A 29-year-old man is receiving hospital treatment after being shot at a housing estate in Co Meath this morning.

A number of shots were fired at the man as he was putting out a bin in the Belfry estate on the Navan road in Duleek.

He was later taken to hospital in Drogheda, where is believed to be receiving treatment for a gunshot wound to the arm.

His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.