Gardai launch investigation after man is assaulted by armed intruder at his home
The injured male was taken to University Hospital Limerick by ambulance following 'serious incident'
Gardaí in Ennis have renewed their appeal for information following an aggravated burglary that occurred in the Cluain Ard estate in Clarecastle at the weekend.
Gardaí say they received a report of a male entering a residential apartment in the Cluain Ard area at approximately 7:25pm on Saturday. The intruder is then alleged to have "seriously assaulted" a male, aged in his early 30s, with an implement.
The perpetrator fled the scene and the injured male was taken to University Hospital Limerick by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries.
A garda spokesperson confirmed the investigation is ongoing.
Describing what happened as "a serious incident" they say the investigating team at Ennis garda station are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or may have information in relation to it to contact them.
Ennis garda station can be contacted at 065 6848100 or the Garda Confidential Line is 1800 666 111.