Sligo man shot dead in Australia

An Irish man who was shot in Australia has been named locally as Damien Conlon from Co Sligo.

Mr Conlon, who is in his 30s, was found suffering from a gunshot wound at a house in the Oberon area – which is two hours outside of Sydney.

He was treated by ambulance paramedics but died at the scene.

A 57-year-old man was arrested at the scene and is due to appear in court today.

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