A garda investigation has been launched after a man was assaulted by a burglar in his West Clare home.
At around 3.45am on Wednesday last week, the owner of a house in Kinlea, Knockalough, Kilmihil woke to the sound of a car entering his driveway.
When he opened the back door of the house, he was assaulted by a man who demanded money from him.
Clare’s Crime Prevention Officer, Sergeant Triona Brooks says “this male took a small sum of money from the owner’s wallet.
“There were another two males standing outside in his yard.
“These males also stole a Husqavarna chainsaw from a shed at the rear of the house.
“The three males then left in a white van”.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact your local Garda Station or the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111.
