An actor from TV crime drama Love/Hate has been shot in the leg in Dublin overnight.

The man (20) was walking with a friend in the Rutland Cottages area of the north city centre when they were approached by a lone gunman.

The victim suffered a minor wound to the leg and was taken to the Mater Hospital, where his condition is described as non-life threatening.

Gardai say the second man was uninjured.

They are appealing for witnesses to this incident to contact the incident room at Mountjoy garda station on 01-6668600, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line at 1800-666-111 or any garda station.

Cathal McMahon is crime correspondent with The Daily Mirror. He says gardaí are yet to speak to the actor.