Two teenagers arrested after shots fired in Mullingar
The incident occurred at a 'residential location' in Mullingar, Co Westmeath at approximately 1:40pm. No injuries were reported.
The two male youths, aged in their late teens, are currently detained pursuant to Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939, at a Garda Station in the Co Westmeath area.
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Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward.
Anyone who was in the Ardleigh Park area of Mullingar between 12:30pm and 2:30pm yesterday and may have witnessed the incident has been asked to contact investigating gardaí.
Gardaí can be contacted at Mullingar Garda Station on (044) 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
Investigations are ongoing.
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