Woman injured after firearm discharged in vicinity of Waterford riverwalk
Gardaí in Waterford are investigating the incident, which occurred in the vicinity of the Maypark Trail
A woman has been injured after a firearm was discharged in a riverwalk area of Waterford city.
The incident occurred in the vicinity of the Maypark Trail, Maypark Lane, at approximately 11:15am on Sunday, November 1.
A boat was on the River Suir during the time of the incident.
A woman, aged in her 50s, sustained non-life threatening injuries.
A Garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí are investigating the discharge of a firearm in the vicinity of Maypark Trail, Maypark Lane, Waterford city on Sunday, November 1 at approximately 11:15am.
“A boat was on the River Suir during the time of the incident.
“A female (aged in her 50s) sustained non-life threatening injuries.
“Anyone who was in the vicinity of Maypark Trail between 10:45am and 11:30am on Sunday, November 1 is asked to contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300.”
Gardaí concluded by saying that investigations are ongoing.