Man, 45, dies after shooting in Dublin

Poppintree Crescent and Poppintree Park have been sealed off from the public. Credit: PA

A 45-year-old man has died after a shooting in the Ballymun area of Dublin.

The incident happened near Poppintree Crescent shortly after 11pm on Friday night.

Emergency services arrived to help the injured man but he was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

Poppintree Crescent has since been cordoned off for forensic and technical examinations.

Poppintree Park has also been sealed off from the public as the body still remains at the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballymun Garda Station 01 6664400 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.