An elderly man is being treated for head injuries at Portlaoise hospital after raiders broke into his house overnight and threatened him and his wife.
Gardaí are appealing for assistance from the public with their investigation into the aggravated burglary in which the elderly husband and wife were assaulted.
The ggravated burglary occurred at a house on Old Dublin Road, Roscrea, Co.Tipperary. The incident was reported to Gardaí at 11.40pm on 7th May 2017.
A husband and wife were assaulted by two men who broke into their house through a side window and a quantity of cash was stolen.
The man, who is in his 90s, was taken to the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise by ambulance suffering from head injuries. The woman, who is in her 80s, was not injured.
The scene of the incident is preserved for a forensic examination and the investigation is on-going.
Anyone with information should contact Roscrea Garda Station on 0505 24230.
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