LIVE: Early morning shooting at a house in Limerick sees two men arrested

TWO MEN have been arrested and charged following a shooting at a house in Limerick and the recovery of a firearm and ammunition, Limerick Live reports.

On Friday, June 6, at approximately 5am, gardaí responded to reports of shots fired at a residential property and a disturbance in the Thomondgate area of Limerick.

"Damage was caused to the exterior wall of the building and several shotgun casings were recovered during a search of the scene," gardaí have confirmed with Limerick Live.

"The area was preserved for technical and forensic examination.

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"Subsequent searches of private dwellings and outdoor spaces in Limerick led to the recovery of a firearm (sawn-off shotgun), ammunition and items of clothing."

Two men, both in their 30s, were arrested and detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act at a Garda station in County Limerick.

Both individuals have since been charged in connection with the investigation and are due to appear before Limerick District Court this Monday, June 9.