Gardaí continue investigation into shooting of man in Wilton 

No arrests made to date after man aged 42 shot in abdomen by masked man who approached victim on foot in Cork suburb

The Garda Forensics Unit at the scene of the shooting in Wilton.  Picture: Cian O'Regan

Investigations are continuing into the shooting of a man in a Cork city suburb a week ago.

The man, aged 42, was shot in the abdomen when going to his car in Wilton Manor at around 5am last Friday.

He was shot by a masked man who approached him on foot. 

A silver saloon car seen in the area has been linked to the shooting and was seen driving in the direction of Bishopstown after the incident.

The man underwent surgery at Cork University Hospital.

A Garda spokesman said no arrests have been made to date, with investigations ongoing.