14/12/2017

Two Arrested In Connection With Aggravated Burglary In Terenure

A 24-year-old woman and 27-year-old man have been arrested in connection with an aggravated burglary in Terenure on Wednesday, 13 December.

At approximately 2am two masked people gained entry to a house by smashing a downstairs window and threatened the male occupant. During the course of the night the injured party was taken to an ATM and forced to withdraw a sum of money. Later in the morning at approximately 10am he was again taken from his residence to a bank and forced to withdraw a substantial amount of cash.

The man suffered facial injuries during the incident.

A man and a woman were arrested in Dublin City Centre following the search of a house. Both have been detained at Terenure Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 – Criminal Justice Act 1984. A substantial amount of cash has been recovered. 

(MH)

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