A garda is being treated in a US hospital after being shot while on holiday in New Orleans.
Garda Brian Hanrahan - who is originally from Tipperary but stationed at Newcastle West Garda station in Co Limerick - was shot twice during what is described as a botched mugging in the city.
The incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday morning, local time. Garda Hanrahan is said to have been shot in the lower back and leg, and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
It is understood that he was travelling across the US with his father, and the men had stopped off in New Orleans where the incident took place.
The Department of Foreign Affairs is aware of the incident, and is providing consular assistance.
Originally posted at 11.10am
