Gardaí in Co Limerick are currently searching for three men after they savagely beat and robbed an elderly man in his home in Ballinhowen.
It us understood the vicious and disgusting assault happened at the man’s home near Kilmallock at approximately 11pm last Thursday night.
Gardaí say the victim, a 66-year old man, is currently recovering from his injuries, and they have appealed for publics help in order to catch those responsible.
Sergeant Justin McCarthy, Crime Prevention Officer, Roxboro Road Garda Station said: “The culprits wearing balaclavas and head torches forced their way into the house. They assaulted the victim and held him captive while they ransacked his house.”
“A sum of money and other items were stolen in this burglary. Before leaving the culprits locked the victim in his house and stole his mobile phone,” Sgt McCarthy said.
Gardaí also said the victim thankfully somehow managed to escape through a window after the gang left and raise the alarm at a neighbour’s house.
The man was “punched in the stomach” by one of the raiders. It us believed the gang stole cash and a shotgun from the farmer’s house.
Gardaí say anyone with any information can contact them at 061 382940, or the Garda Confidential Hotline on 1800 666 111.