Man in his 80s hospitalised in Tullamore after aggravated burglary

A man in his 80s was hospitalised in Tullamore after an aggravated burglary in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Gardaí are investigating an aggravated burglary which occurred at a domestic residence on Main Street, Kilbeggan, in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday, January 23.

The incident is believed to have occurred shortly after 1am. 

The elderly man was assaulted and a sum of cash was taken during the course of this incident. The injured party received medical treatment at Tullamore hospital but has since been discharged.

A technical examination of the scene has been conducted by Gardaí and investigations are currently ongoing.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with any information regarding this incident to come forward.

In particular Gardaí are appealing to anyone who was in the Main Street area of Kilbeggan between midnight and 3am on Tuesday morning and who saw anything which may have drawn their attention. Any road users who may have video camera footage (including dash-cam) from this area at this time, are asked to make it available to Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station on 044 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.