BREAKING: Man injured following overnight explosion

A GARDA investigation is underway after reports of an explosion in a Limerick city centre location overnight.

A man in his 30’s was treated for non-life threatening injuries at the scene. 

The incident, which happened at two residential properties on Hyde Road at approximately 03:10am, saw an explosion of a viable device in the early hours of Saturday morning, July 15. 

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. 

Any persons who were in the Hyde Road area of Limerick City between the hours of 2.30a.m. and 3.15a.m. this morning Saturday July 15 and who may have camera footage (including dash cam) is asked to make this available to Investigating Gardaí.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Roxboro Road Garda Station on 061 21 4340, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Investigations are ongoing.