A woman was assaulted and a home damaged during a terrifying aggravated burglary in Kildare.
Gardai have made two arrests in connection with the incident, which happened at a property in Clane on Sunday.
Describing what happened, a Garda spokesperson said: “On Sunday afternoon, two males entered a private residence in Clane, Co Kildare. Criminal damage was caused to the property and a female occupant was assaulted. Her injuries are not life threatening.”