Man shot in the arm while playing football

A man has sustained a gunshot wound to his arm while taking part in a football match in the Republic of Ireland.

It happened at a sports venue near Rear Cross, County Tipperary, shortly after 21:00 local time on Saturday.

Gardaí (Irish police) said he was treated at the scene by emergency services, before being brought by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick.

His injures are not life-threatening, gardaí have said.

The scene has been preserved for forensic and technical examination and police are appealing for witnesses.

They are particularly appealing to individuals who may have been hunting in the area at the time to come forward.

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