Gardai Investigate Two More Aggravated Burglaries In Co Donegal

Gardaí in Co Donegal are investigating to more separate aggravated burglaries carried out against elderly people.

Five men called to the home of a man in his 60s at Linsfort, Buncrana, at about 7.30pm on Tuesday night.

They forced their way into the house and demanded cash.

The man was assaulted and sustained minor injuries. He was then locked into a shed while his assailants fled the scene.

He managed to free himself and raise the alarm. The raiders escaped with a small amount of money.

In the second incident, five men called to the home of an 80-year-old woman at Ture, in Muff, at about 9pm.

They demanded cash and assaulted the woman, who suffered minor injuries. It is unclear if anything was taken during the incident.

It is believed that a blue/grey Proton car with a Northern Ireland registration plate may have been used in both incidents.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact them at Buncrana, on 074-9320540, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any garda station.

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