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Arrest: Aggravated Burglary, Forest Hills, Swords, Dublin. 17th October, 2024.

Issue Date: 17/10/2024

Gardaí have arrested one man in relation to the investigation into an aggravated burglary that occurred at a residence in Forest Hills, Swords in the early hours of this morning Thursday 17th October, 2024.

Two men, aged in their 30s were assaulted during the aggravated burglary when two men entered their rooms and threatened them with knives. The keys to their vehicles were stolen and property from their home.

Gardaí immediately responded to the incident and a search of the area took place by Gardaí attached to Swords, Coolock and Malahide.

Gardaí arrested one at the scene, aged in his 20s and he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in North Dublin.

Investigations are ongoing.