Gardaí hunt for three-man gang who beat elderly person in his home

Gardaí are hunting a three-man gang who beat and robbed an elderly man in his home in Limerick.

The assault occurred during an hour-long aggravated burglary at the man’s house in Ballinhowen, near Kilmallock, between 11pm last Thursday and Friday morning. The 66-year-old victim is recovering from his injuries.

Gardaí said the victim managed to escape through a window after the gang left. He raised the alarm at a neighbour’s house.