Man, 80s, assaulted during burglary in Kilbeggan

Gardaí are investigating an aggravated burglary which occurred at a domestic residence on Main Street, Kilbeggan, in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday January 23, 2024.

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

A male, aged in his 80s, was assaulted and a sum of cash was taken.

The injured party received medical treatment at Tullamore hospital, and has since been discharged.

Gardaí have conducted a technical examination of the scene and investigations are 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 this morning and saw anything which may have drawn their attention.

Any road users who have video camera footage (including dash-cam) from that area at that time is 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.