Elderly man in Clare robbed and injured after burglars pose as workers

The burglars escaped with a quantity of cash

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ennistymon Garda Station at 065 707 2180, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station. File picture: Denis Minihane

An investigation has been launched into a burglary in Co Clare which left a man injured.

At around 9.45am on Saturday, December 2, two men who were dressed as workers knocked on the door of a home in Emlaugh near Quilty.

The pair then forced their way into the house and searched the property.

The man who lived in the house, who is in his 80s, was assaulted during the robbery.

He received treatment for minor injuries at the scene by emergency services.

The burglars left the scene with a quantity of cash.

Gardaí investigating the incident are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to get in contact.

Any person or road user who was in the Emlagh, Quilty area between 9.30am and 10.30am, including those who may have dashcam footage, are asked to get in touch with investigating gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ennistymon Garda Station at 065 707 2180, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Investigations are ongoing.