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Waterford teenager in shooting incident

Waterford - Teenager being treated for gunshot wounds
Waterford - Teenager being treated for gunshot wounds

A 14-year-old boy has sufffered gunshot wounds following a shooting in Waterford.

Gardaí say they are still investigating the incident.

However it is understood a number of shots were fired at a house in the Ardmore Park estate at around 3pm this afternoon.

The boy suffered gunshot wounds and was admitted to Waterford Regional Hospital but his condition is described as stable.

A burned-out vehicle was found around 5km from the scene and gardaí say they are investigating whether this is linked to the incident.