Gardai are investigating a case of aggravated burglary in Roscommon after a woman in her mid-90s was held hostage in a room by a group of men.
The woman's two sons were also targeted by the group during the attack in Ballintubber, Co.Roscommon.
One of the sons, a man in his 60s, was attacked but did not need medical attention as the gang made off with a small amount of cash.