Man shot in the face in Moyross

A 20 year old is recovering in the Limerick Regional tonight after he was involved in a shooting incident in the Moyross area.

The man sustained gunshot wounds to his face and upper body in the attack in Delmege Park around 10.30pm.A shotgun was believed to have been discharged at the man at a house in the troubled estate.

The man is not thought to have suffered any life threatening injuries. Gardai at Mayorstone are investigating the incident.

Ireland.com reports this incident was a drive by shooting.The car used in the attack was found minutes later burnt out in a different part of the estate.