Issue Date: 25/11/2024
Gardaí have arrested a man in relation to the investigation of an aggravated burglary that occurred at a residence in Ballyfermot Parade, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 in the early hours of this morning Monday 25th November, 2024.
At approximately 2am this morning a woman, aged in her 60s was assaulted during an aggravated burglary when one man entered her home and threatened her with a hammer. A struggle ensued and the woman managed to free herself onto the street and seek Garda assistance.
Gardaí immediately responded to the incident and a man, aged in his 30s was arrested at the scene. A sum of money, house keys and car keys were recovered. The man is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in West Dublin.
Investigations are ongoing.