Teen shot in O Malley Park

The NewsWire has learned tonight that a 17 year old male has been shot in the O Malley Park area of the city tonight.

The incident happened around 10pm outside a house in the large estate. It is understood the teen suffered two gunshot wounds to one of his legs in the attack.

He has been taken to the Limerick regional hospital. Gardai have cordoned off the immediate area.

RTE has also picked up on the story.