Gardai are at the scene of a shooting incident that occurred at Dun Emer Place, Lusk this morning at 9.50a.m. Tuesday 5th July, 2015.

A male in his late 30s received gunshot injuries. He was taken to Beaumont Hospital were his condition is described as critical.

A Volkswagon Golf was seen leaving the area and was discovered burnt out at Kilhedge Lane, Lusk a short time later.

Anyone who was in or around the Dun Emer area or Kilhedge Lane, Lusk this morning and who may have seen anything unusual, is asked to contact Balbriggan Garda Station on 01 - 8020510, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.