Gardaí appeal for information after 78 year-old is held at knifepoint

Gardaí are appealing to the public for assistance after a 78 year-old man was held at knifepoint in his home in Dublin earlier this week.

It happened on Old Street in Malahide between 3pm and 3.30pm on Monday afternoon.

The elderly man was locked in a room while the intruder made off with a small quantity of jewellery.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Malahide Garda Station.