Two brothers in their 20s have been injured in a shooting in Ballymun in North Dublin.

Gardai say one man was found with leg injuries on Dolmen Terrace, near Balbutcher Lane around 1 o'clock this morning.

A second man was discovered - also with leg injuries - on nearby Sandyhill Court.

The brothers have both been taken to hospital, where their conditions are not believed to be life threatening.

Gardaí are now investigating and are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.