Elderly man assaulted and robbed in his home by four masked men

Gardaí in Waterford are investigating after a 77-year-old man was tied up and assaulted in a robbery at his home last night.

The incident happened at Ballinamona in Dungarvan shortly after 5.45pm yesterday evening.

Four masked men entered the man's house, tied him up, sprayed a liquid in his face nd made off with a large amount of cash.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward.