Man injured in burglary at Hill of Down

Two men broke into a house at Hill of Down yesterday (Monday) and attacked the occupant, a man in his 60s.

The man received a number of injuries and was taken to Mullingar general Hospital. His injuries are not life threatening.

The incident occurred hortly after 1pm, Jewellery and a sum of cash were reported stolen. No arrests have been made at this time.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. They are keen to speak to anyone who was in the Hill of Down and Kinnegad areas between 10:30am – 3:30pm on Monday and who may have witnessed anything.

Anyone with camera footage from the area at this time (including dash-cam) is asked to make this available to investigating Gardaí.

Gardaí can be contacted at Trim Garda station on 046 948 1540, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Investigations are ongoing.