A man in his 20s is in hospital after he was shot a number of times in Dublin yesterday evening.

The man was found on a green near rail lines at Cherry Orchard Parade in Ballyfermot at around 6.20pm.

He is said to be in a serious condition in St James' Hospital.

The scene has been preserved for a technical examination.

Local Sinn Féin councillor Daithí Doolan says the attack happened in a very open public area: