BREAKING: Shots fired at halting site in Limerick

GARDAI are investigating a shooting incident at a halting site in Limerick city this evening.

Emergency services were alerted shortly before 8pm after a number of shots were fired. The area near the entrance to the halting site on Childers Road has been sealed off and full investigation is underway.

"Gardaí at Henry Street attended the scene of shots fired at a location on Childers Road, Limerick this evening at approximately 7.45pm," confirmed a garda spokesperson.

"No damage was caused to any property and no persons were injured," she added.

There is a strong garda presence in the area this Saturday night and a motorbike has been seized and removed from the area.

Investigations are continuing.