Two men taken to hospital after shooting in Wicklow

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward, particularly those who may have seen a 'black saloon car'. Picture: Julien Behal/PA

A man in his 40s has been taken to hospital after sustaining several gunshot wounds in Wicklow this evening.

The shooting incident happened shortly after 4:30pm at Bellevue Hill, a housing estate in Delgany, Wicklow.

Another man in his late teens was also assaulted during the incident and is being treated in hospital.

Both men are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward, particularly those who may have seen a "black saloon car". 

“In particular, gardaí are appealing to any person who observed a black saloon car in the Delgany area travelling to or from the N11 direction between 4:15pm and 4:45pm to come forward.

“Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the Bellevue Hill area between 4:15pm and 4:45pm are asked to make this footage available to gardaí,” a garda spokesperson said.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Greystones Garda station on 01-666-5800, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111, or any garda station.

The scene is currently preserved for technical examination.