Garda probe launched after shots fired in housing estate in the Midlands

Gardai have launched an investigation after a number of shots were reportedly fired inside a Longford housing estate this afternoon.

Gardai, including members attached to the force's Armed Support Unit were called to the Dun Darrach estate shortly after 3:30pm this afternoon.

A garda spokesperson confirmed this evening that while no one was injured, the scene has been preserved pending a technical and forensic examination. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Longford garda station on (043) 3350570 or the garda confidential line on 1800 666 111.