BREAKING: Feud escalates as shots fired at a house in Limerick

The scene of the shooting incident this Friday morning

placeholder image — The scene of the shooting incident this Friday morning

It follows a number of arson attacks on properties in recent weeks

SHOTS were fired at a house in Limerick overnight in what is suspected to be an escalation in an ongoing feud on the southside of the city.

There have been a number of arson attacks in recent weeks on properties in the Southill and Hyde Road areas but this is understood to be the first gun attack.

A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances in relation to the discharge of a firearm that occurred on Hyde Road, Limerick city at approximately 1am, Friday, November 8, 2024."

Gardai say no injuries have been reported at this time.

"Investigations are ongoing," said a garda spokesperson.

The scene has been cordoned off pending the completion of a technical examination this morning.