Two men in hospital after assault which followed gangland funeral

The incident to understood to have happened at a bar in the north of the city.
Two men in hospital after assault which followed gangland funeral

By Rebecca Black, PA

Two men are being treated in hospital following an assault in Dublin.

It is understood the incident happened near a pub after the funeral of Brandon Ledwidge, who was shot dead in a suspected drug-related attack almost two weeks ago.

The funeral of Mr Ledwidge (23) had taken place in his native Finglas, north Dublin, early on Wednesday and some mourners later gathered at a pub in Cabra.

At around 8pm, some of the party left the pub to make their way to another venue when violence broke out.

The funeral cortège of Brandon Ledwidge who was shot dead outside his home in Finglas two weeks ago. Photo: Collins

A Garda spokesperson said officers are investigating an alleged incident of assault that occurred in Dublin 7 at around 8pm on Wednesday.

“Two males are currently receiving medical attention at the Mater Hospital with serious injuries,” they said.

“Investigations ongoing.”

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