The man who is aged in his 80's was attacked when a gang broke into his home in the early hours of last Thursday.
A pensioner has been hospitalised after an aggravated burglary in north Dublin.
The man who is aged in his 80's was attacked when a gang broke into his home in the early hours of last Thursday.
At approximately twenty to Five on the morning on the 27th of July Gardaí received a report that a number of men broke into to a property after forcing entry, awakening the homeowner.
A row then ensued between the homeowner (a male in his 80s) and the intruders following which the men fled the scene and entered a vehicle parked outside.
This vehicle a Renault Megane Silver Estate then left Dunree Park over a grass margin between Dunree Park and the Malahide Road and travelled for a short period outbound on the wrong side of the Malahide Road.
The homeowner has received medical treatment. No items were stolen during the robbery.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with any information regarding this incident to come forward.
Any road users travelling in these areas at these times with dash cam footage is being asked to make it available to Gardaí.

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