Two teenagers arrested after shots fired at home in Midlands
Two teenagers have been arrested after shots were fired at a home in Mullingar, Co Westmeath on Monday afternoon.
The shooting occurred at approximately 1.40pm and no injuries were reported at the time.
Gardai said they have arrested the two males in connection with 'an incident involving the discharge of a firearm at a residential location.'
A garda spokesman also appealed for any witnesses who were in the Ardleigh Park area of the town close to the time of the shooting to come forward to them.
"Two male youths, aged in their late teens, were subsequently arrested and are currently detained pursuant to Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act, 1939, at a Garda Station in the Co. Westmeath area,' the spokesman said.
'Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward.
'Any persons who were in the Ardleigh Park area of Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, between 12.30pm and 2.30pm on Monday 14th July 2025 and who may have witnessed the incident should contact investigating Gardaí.
Any road users who were travelling in this vicinity at the time, and who may have camera footage including dash cam, are asked to make this footage available to 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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