Gardaí appeal for witnesses after aggravated burglary in Coolock

Michael Bolton

Gardaí are investigating an aggravated burglary that occurred in the early hours of Thursday in Dunree Park, Coolock.

At approximately 4.40am, gardaí received a report that a number of males gained access to a property after forcing entry, awakening the homeowner.

An altercation then ensued between the homeowner, a man in his 80s, and the intruders following which the male suspects then fled the scene and entered a vehicle parked outside.

The vehicle — a silver estate style car, reported as being possibly a 2000s registered Renault Megane — then exited 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 received medical treatment following the incident and no items were taken from the home.

A technical examination of the scene has been conducted by gardaí and investigations into the matter are ongoing.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone with any information regarding this incident to come forward.

In particular, they are asking members of the public who may have information on the silver estate car which is believed to have been involved in this incident.

Anyone who may have noticed erratic driving or other activity which drew their attention regarding this vehicle between 1am and 5am on Thursday in the Dunree Park, Tonlegee Road, Malahide Road, Edenmore, Donaghmede or Clarehall areas of Dublin are asked to contact gardaí.