One injured in explosion in Limerick City

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GARDAร in Limerick are investigating an explosion in Limerick City in the early hours of this morning (Saturday July 15) that left one man injured.ย 

The explosion occurred at around 3.10am this morning in the Hyde Road area of Limerick City. According to a statement from An Garda Sรญochรกna, one man in his early 30s received non-life threatening injuries to his arm.ย 

Gardaรญ and emergency services attended the scene after the explosion of a โ€œviable deviceโ€, and are now appealing to any witnesses of the incident to come forward.ย 

โ€œAny persons who were in the Hyde Road area of Limerick City between the hours of 2.30am and 3.15am this morning Saturday 15th July, 2023, and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to investigating Gardaรญ,โ€ the statement read.

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Those with information which may be useful to the investigation are asked to contact Roxboro Garda Station on 061 214 340, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.