Gardai have arrested two men in connection with a brutal attack that saw a man set on fire.
The terrifying incident happened at a house in Mayfield, Co Cork, on Monday, January 20.
Keith Greaney was asleep in his home when the door was kicked by three men armed with iron bars and a machete who beat him and then doused him with petrol before setting him alight.
As the men fled the scene in two cars, Greaney's terrified partner scrambled to put out the flames and the emergency services responded. Paramedics gave the victim emergency treatment at the scene, Cork Beo reports.
The 23-year old was then rushed to Cork University Hospital where he was placed in an induced coma - his condition has been described as "critical" with extensive burns to his body. The injuries are said to be "life-changing."
Gardai today confirmed that they have made arrests in connection with the incident and said investigations are ongoing.
A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí investigating an aggravated burglary that occurred at a house in Lotamore, Co Cork in the early hours of 20th January, 2020 have arrested two men in their 20s.
"Both men were arrested this morning, 1st February, 2020 by detective Gardaí from Mayfield Garda Station. They are currently detained at Gurranabraher and Mayfield Garda Stations under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
"Investigations are ongoing."
