Arrests made after teenager is injured in Ballinasloe shooting

Two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Ballinasloe which resulted in a teenager being hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries.

The incident happened in the Curragh Park estate in Ballinasloe shortly before 2am yesterday (Thursday) morning.

The Garda press office said a shot was fired in a green area at the estate and that a male aged in his teens was subsequently taken to University Hospital Galway to be treated for his injuries.

An incident room has been established at Ballinasloe Garda Station and a senior investigating officer has been appointed.

Investigating Gardaí carried out a number of searches of properties in Ballinasloe and Athlone on Thursday and seized a vehicle and a number of electronic devices.

A male adult in his late teens was arrested in Athlone and is currently being detained at a station in the Garda North Western Region under the provisions of Section 50 of the Criminal Justice Act 2007.

A second male (aged in his 20s), was arrested in Athlone on foot of outstanding bench warrants.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or anyone who was in the area at the Curragh Park between midnight to 3am and may have dash-cam, CCTV or other footage, to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballinasloe Garda Station on 090 063 1890, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.