Gardaí at Granard are investigating an aggravated burglary which occurred at a house in Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford on the 11th October 2015.
At approximately 1.30am a number of males entered the house and threatened the occupants at knife point. The occupants managed to raise the alarm and Gardaí arrived as the intruders were leaving the scene.
A 41-year-old male was arrested by Gardaí following a foot pursuit. A 24-year-old male was later arrested near the scene during a follow up operation involving Garda Units from Granard and Longford Stations.
All property taken during the course of the burglary has been recovered. A car has also been seized by Gardaí as part of the investigation.
The two men are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Granard and Longford Garda Stations. The can be held for up to 24 hours.
The investigation is ongoing and further updates will follow.
Ref 870/’15
