A young off-duty Garda is in a serious condition in hospital after been shot in New Orleans.

Garda Brian Hanrahan, who's originally from Tipperary, but stationed at Newcastle West Garda station in Co Limerick, was shot twice during a botched mugging yesterday morning.

His injuries while serious are not believed to be life threatening.

The father of one was on holiday with his father when the incident happened.

David Raleigh reports from Limerick;