Elderly woman injured during hijacking incident in Roscommon

GARDAI are appealing for information after an elderly woman was injured during a hijacking incident in County Roscommon earlier this week.

In an appeal, issued this Friday afternoon, gardai say the unauthorised taking of the vehicle happened at Williamstown Road, Castlerea at approximately 5.30pm on Tuesday.

"A woman in her 70s was injured during the course of this incident and later received treatment at Sligo University Hospital Sligo for treatment," said a spokesperson.

No arrests have been at this time but gardaí say they are following a definite line of enquiry with regards to this investigation. A family liaison officer has also been appointed.

"Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information on this incident to come forward to them. In particular, anyone who may have information regarding the whereabouts of a 08 RN-registered Volkswagen Fox hatchback.

Anyone with information is asked to contact gardaí at Castlerea garda station at 094 962 1630.

Investigations are ongoing at this time.