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09th Oct 2022

Gardaí appealing for witnesses following aggravated burglary in Wicklow

Hugh Carr

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A number of men forced their way into a property and assaulted two in the premises.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following an aggravated burglary in Wicklow on Saturday (8 October).

The incident occurred in the Links in Arklow at approximately 1.30pm.

A number of men forced their way into the property and assaulted two men in the house.

Both men, one in his 30s and the other in his 40s, were taken to St Vincent’s Hospital to be treated for their injuries.

Gardaí are keen to speak to anyone who was in the Dock Road / Abbeylands Hill area of Arklow, between 1-2pm yesterday who may have witnessed anything to come forward.

Gardaí are particularly keen that anyone who may have camera footage from this area at this time (including dash-cam) to make this available.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Arklow Garda station on 0402 32304, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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