Woman aged in her 60s hospitalised following aggravated burglary in Kildare
A garda said that the woman suffered ‘extensive injuries’ to her face as a result of the incident
A woman aged in her 60s has been hospitalised following an aggravated burglary incident in County Kildare.
The harrowing incident was detailed by Garda Mo Nerney during a recent guest appearance on KFM.
She explained that it occurred at a property in Halverstown, Naas on the afternoon of Monday, October 26 last (which was the latest Bank Holiday Monday).
According to Gda Nerney, a lone male made his way into this property and proceeded to tie up and assault the woman.
She also said that the perpetrator caused ‘extensive injuries’ to the woman’s face.
“Gardaí are wishing her a speedy recovery,” Gda Nerney added.
DISTINCT VEHICLE SIGHTING
Furthermore, she said that gardaí are interested in the sighting of a Khaki green Renault Hiaus van, which was seen in the area at the time.
She concluded by urging anyone with information relating to this crime and / or the aforementioned vehicle to contact Naas Garda Station on 045 884 300.
When asked by the Leinster Leader about this incident, a garda spokesperson had this to say: “Gardaí responded to reports of an aggravated burglary that occurred in Naas, County Kildare at approximately 3.15pm on October 26 last.
“A female aged in her 60s was taken to Naas General Hospital to be treated for non-life threating injuries.”
The spokesperson concluded: “Investigation is ongoing.”