Gardaí investigate raid in Tallaght

Gardaí in Dublin are investigating a raid on a house in Ailsbury, Tallaght overnight.

Two armed and masked men forced their way into a house and threatened a 15-year-old babysitter.

The men waited until the owners of the house returned at around 1am.

They tied up both husband and wife and assaulted the man causing injuries to his face and arms.

The raiders left the house at 7am with a small amount of cash and a blue Toyota Hiace van.

The injured man has beentaken to Tallaght Hospital, where he is been treated for his injuries.