Teenager injured in Ballinasloe shooting as gardaí appeal for witnesses

An incident room has been established at Ballinasloe Garda Station and a Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed.

A teenager has been treated for injuries as gardaí appeal for witnesses following a shooting in Galway on Thursday.

Shortly before 2am, a shot was fired in a green area of Curragh Park in Ballinasloe. A male teenager was subsequently taken to hospital.