*Acha Bhile.
NO INJURIES were reported following a shooting in a residential area of Ennis on Friday evening.
An Garda Síochána have launched an investigation after a firearm was discharged in a residential area on the Lahinch Rd in Ennis on Friday night.
At approximately 10.10pm, a number of shots were fired at a residence in the Acha Bhile residential estate on the Lahinch Road. No person was injured during the course of the incident.
One man (aged in his 40s) was arrested in relation to this investigation and is currently detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939 at a Garda station in Clare. Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
A spokesperson for An Garda Síochána told The Clare Echo, “Any person who was in the vicinity of the Acha Bhile residential area on Friday evening between 9.30pm and 10.30pm is asked to contact investigating Gardaí. Any road users who were travelling on the Lahinch Road and surrounding areas during this time and who noticed any unusual activity is asked to come forward.
“Any road users or pedestrians who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in this area are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ennis Garda Station on 065 684 8100, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station”.
