'Indiscriminate' pub shooting could have killed many, say gardaí

A gun attack on a crowd of birthday party revellers that left four people injured, one seriously, could have resulted in numerous fatalities, gardaí have said.

Detectives said the gunman who fired at a crowd outside a north Dublin bar in the early hours was “indiscriminate”.

The gangland-style attack happened in front of Hanlon’s pub on the Old Cabra Road at around 2.30am.

A 28-year-old man sustained serious injuries in the attack and three women - aged 19, 28 and 33 – were also shot.

It is understood the women were shot in the legs. Their injuries have been described as not life-threatening.

The injured man was said to be in a serious condition in the Mater Hospital.

Garda Superintendent David Taylor appealed for witnesses to come forward.

“It was an indiscriminate shooting of people enjoying themselves out at a 21st party,” he said.

“The consequences are very serious. The consequences could have been absolutely awful.”

The officer added: “We are calling on anybody who may have any information in relation to this shooting to come forward and assist us.”

Gardaí particularly want information as to the whereabouts of a car seen driving off at speed from the scene of the shooting.

No arrests have been made so far. The area has been sealed off for forensic examination.