Garda probe underway as soccer player sustains gunshot wound during match in Tipperary

Garda have launched an investigation after a soccer player was shot in the arm while playing a match in Co Tipperary.

The incident happened during a soccer match under floodlights at a sports venue in Rear Cross shortly after 9pm on Saturday.

Gardai have appealed to people who may have been hunting in the area at the time to come forward.

The adult male player who sustained the gunshot wound to the arm was treated at the scene by emergency services personnel and brought by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick for further assessment.

His injures are understood not to be life-threatening.

The scene remained cordoned off on Saturday night to facilitate a forensic and technical examination.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses.

They said they were particularly appealing to individuals who may have been hunting in the area at the time to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Nenagh Garda Station 067-50450 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.