Garda probe after three masked individuals enter house in Limerick and man, 30s, assaulted

GARDAI are investigating an aggravated burglary that occurred at a residential property in the Ballysimon Road area of Limerick city.

Three masked individuals entered the premises at approximately 9pm on Friday night, February 28, and during the course of the incident, a man, aged in his 30s, was assaulted.

He was taken to University Hospital Limerick to be treated for his injuries, which are believed to be non-life threatening at this time.

A technical examination of the scene has been conducted by gardaí and investigations are currently ongoing.

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Gardaí are appealing for anyone with any information regarding this incident to come forward.

In particular, gardaí are appealing to anyone who was in the area of Ballysimon Road and Old Cork Road, Limerick on Friday, February 28, between 8.30pm and 9.30pm, and saw anything which may have drawn their attention.

Any road users who may have video camera footage (including dash-cam) from this area at this time, are asked to make it available to gardaí.

Any persons who observed the movements of a dark-coloured jeep are also asked to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Roxboro Road Garda Station on 061 214 340, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.