Woman injured after firearm discharged in vicinity of Waterford riverwalk

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Gardaí are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward | File Photo

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 the vicinity of a riverwalk in 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.

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