Gardai have launched an appeal to the public to come forward with any information to do with a horrific burglary which took place on Sunday night in Tipperary.
An elderly couple, a gentleman aged in his 90s and his wife in her 80s were broken into in their home in Roscrea shortly after 11:30pm on Sunday night.
Two evil thugs stole a small amount of cash after beat the man badly around the head and left his wife in serious shock. The gentleman and his wife were taken to hospital where they are currently receiving treatment.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Roscrea Garda Station on 050524230 or the Confidential Line on 1800-66-61-11.