A woman was assaulted and a home damaged during a terrifying aggravated burglary in Kildare.
Gardai have made two arrests in connection with the incident, which happened at a property in Clane on Sunday.
Describing what happened, a Garda spokesperson said: “On Sunday afternoon, two males entered a private residence in Clane, Co Kildare. Criminal damage was caused to the property and a female occupant was assaulted. Her injuries are not life threatening.”
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This morning, gardai supported by the Armed Support Unit, conducted searches at two addresses in Newbridge.
Two men aged in their late teens were arrested and a vehicle and a number of other items were seized for technical examination.
Gardai said: “Gardai in Naas have arrested two men as part of an investigation into an aggravated burglary in Clane, Co Kildare on Sunday, 18th December 2022.
“This morning, Friday 23rd December 2022, as part of Operation Thor, gardai from Clane and the Naas District Detective Unit conducted searches at two addresses in Newbridge, Co Kildare. Assistance was provided by the Eastern Region Armed Support Unit.
“Two males, aged in their late teens, were arrested during the course of the searches. Both men are currently detained in Naas Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.
“A vehicle and a number of other items were seized for technical examination. Investigations are ongoing.”
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