Vulnerable pensioner threatened with iron bar during robbery

Gardaí have launched an investigation after a pensioner was threatened with an iron bar during an aggravated burglary in his home, early yesterday, on the northside of Cork City.

The 75-year-old victim, who lives alone in a terraced home off Pophams Road in Farranree, was attacked as he slept at around 3am.

It is understood a lone intruder gained access to the house through a window and demanded money.