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07/01/2010
Renewed Appeal Over Galway Burglary
Gardaí are renewing their appeal for information pertaining to a robbery in Galway on New Years' Day.
Galway Gardai re-launched the appeal today asking for further public assistance over the aggravated burglary, which took place at the house on Shantalla Road, Galway City, on the night of the New Years Day at approx 12.30am.
Superintendent Tom Curley of Mill St Garda station said: "The attack on the fragile 80-year-old lady was particularly horrific which lasted for over an hour. It has left this lady traumatised and we are appealing for witnesses to come forward to help us with this investigation."
The scene was technically examined and extensive house-to-house enquiries were carried out.
An incident room has been set up in Galway Garda Station. The areas Gardaí are particularly interested in are Cooks Corner, Maunsell Road, St. Mary's Road, Newcastle Road, Henry Street and Dominic Street.
Witnesses who observed or heard anything suspicious are asked to contact Mill Street Garda Station, Galway, on 091-538000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
(DW/BMcC)
Galway Gardai re-launched the appeal today asking for further public assistance over the aggravated burglary, which took place at the house on Shantalla Road, Galway City, on the night of the New Years Day at approx 12.30am.
Superintendent Tom Curley of Mill St Garda station said: "The attack on the fragile 80-year-old lady was particularly horrific which lasted for over an hour. It has left this lady traumatised and we are appealing for witnesses to come forward to help us with this investigation."
The scene was technically examined and extensive house-to-house enquiries were carried out.
An incident room has been set up in Galway Garda Station. The areas Gardaí are particularly interested in are Cooks Corner, Maunsell Road, St. Mary's Road, Newcastle Road, Henry Street and Dominic Street.
Witnesses who observed or heard anything suspicious are asked to contact Mill Street Garda Station, Galway, on 091-538000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
(DW/BMcC)
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