Man found shot in Limerick city centre may have been shot at another location

Garda and emergency services were called to Castle Street in Limerick City where a man understood to be in his 40s was discovered in a car with a gunshot wound. He was removed from the scene by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick. His condition is described as stable. Picture: Press 22

A man in his 40s is recovering in hospital after being shot in Limerick City yesterday evening.

Several areas near Thomond Bridge beside St John's Castle were sealed off as garda forensics teams began their inquiries last night.