04/10/2013

Arrest Made After Burglars Threaten To Shot Woman And Baby

A 40-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a burglary in Balbriggan, during which a woman was threaten with a firearm while holding her baby.

According to gardaí four masked men smashed their way into the home of businessman Lee Tierney.

Mr Tierney was tied up and threats were made against his wife, Sarah, and ten-month-old baby Emily, who had a shotgun pointed at them.

The men stole a "significant" amount of money and black BMW car.

The investigation continues.

(MH/CD)

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