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Irish Mirror
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Emma Nevin

Gardai arrest two young men as woman rushed to hospital after home burglary in Co Kildare

A woman has been rushed to hospital after she was seriously injured in an "aggravated burglary".

The incident happened at a home in the Henry Street area of Newbridge on Tuesday night.

Gardai were called to the scene at around 11.45pm, Dublin Live reports.

Officers arrested two men in their 20s in connection with the incident.

An ambulance was called for the woman, who is in her 40s, and she was taken to Tallaght University Hospital for treatment.

Henry Street area of Newbridge (stock image) (Google Maps)

A garda spokesman said: "Gardaí have arrested two men following an aggravated burglary at a property on Henry Street, Newbridge, shortly before 11:45pm last night, Tuesday 17th August 2021.

"A woman in her 40s was injured during the incident and was brought to Tallaght University Hospital to be treated for her injuries.

"The men both in their 20s were arrested at the scene and are currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at Newbridge Garda station.

"Investigations are ongoing."

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