Man accidentally shot in the face by armed garda, court told

A man was "accidentally" shot in the face and seriously injured by armed gardai when they intercepted an international "professional" burglary gang in Co Limerick, a court heard Friday.

Man accidentally shot in the face by armed garda, court told
Fri, 07 Apr, 2017 - 18:30

By David Raleigh

A man was "accidentally" shot in the face and seriously injured by armed gardaí when they intercepted an international "professional" burglary gang in Co Limerick, a court heard Friday.

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