Man in 60s beaten during Mayo burglary

A man in his 60s is recovering in hospital after he was beaten during a robbery at his home in Co Mayo last night.

The break-in happened in Charlestown at around 10pm.

The occupant of the house received injuries to his arm and leg and was taken to Mayo General Hospital.

A man was later arrested in connection with the incident and is being questioned at Swinford garda station.