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Gardaí launch major probe after man shoots at burglar’s van following daylight robbery incident
The incident took place at the crossroads of the N60 and N83 roads
GARDAI have launched a major probe into a shooting in Mayo after a daylight robbery took place.
Following a daytime burglary in Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo on Thursday, a man allegedly shot at the thief's getaway car.
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The incident took place at the crossroads of the N60 and N83 roads where a man was allegedly attempting to steal goods from the side of a house.
The man was then said to be been by the side where he had stockpiled the goods.
A van then pulled up outside the property to collect the thief and the items he had attempted to steal, but the owner of the goods allegedly jumped up and shot a hole in the engine of the van before they took off.
The van then only made it a small journey before breaking down, where there two men fled the scene through a nearby field.
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Armed Gardaí later appeared in Ballyhaunis following reports of the incident.
A Garda spokesperson confirmed the incident, saying: “Gardaí are investigating a burglary at a premises in Ballyhaunis, County Mayo this afternoon, Thursday, 11 July.
“It is understood a firearm was discharged during the course of the incident. No injuries have been reported at this time.”
Gardaí confirmed that investigations into the shooting are ongoing.
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