A PROBE is underway after a man was shot in the south inner city area of Dublin last night.
The man was shot twice in the Rutland Avenue area and is being treated in hospital for non life-threatening injuries.
Gardai are trying to establish a motive for the shooting.
One theory is that he may have been targeted over a drug debt.
A source said: “The man is known to gardaí for his addiction problems but isn’t a major gangland player.
“He is currently being treated in hospital for his injuries.”
Meanwhile, a probe is also underway after a man armed with a knife lunged at two unarmed members of the Gardai.
The incident happened in the Rathmines area of the capital on Thursday night.
None of the officers were injured during the incident but the attacker suffered a self-inflicted wound.
One source said: “This type of incident shows the danger Gardai face on a daily basis.
“The man armed with the knife was very threatening but thankfully no-one suffered any serious injuries.”
Gardai confirmed an investigation was underway.
A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardai attended an incident at a property in Rathmines on the night of Thursday 20th February.
“Gardaí attended the scene and a male, aged in his 20s was removed from the scene to St James’ Hospital with self-inflicted wounds.
“Investigations are ongoing.”
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