A young man is in a critical condition following an aggravated burglary at a house in Cork city.
The incident happened in McCurtain Villas at around 4pm on Saturday afternoon.
A man forced his way into the home and assaulted the man, who is in his 20s.
A woman in her 60s was also assaulted during the incident.
Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene and the pair were taken to Cork University Hospital.
The man's conditions is currently described as critical, while the woman is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Gardai are appealing for anyone who may have information on the incident to contact them.
A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí are appealing for witnesses in relation to an aggravated burglary in Cork today, Saturday 26th March 2022.
"At approximately 4pm, a man forced his way into a property in McCurtain Villas, Cork, and assaulted a man aged in his 20s.
"He was taken to Cork University Hospital to be treated, where his condition is currently described as critical. A female in her 60s was also assaulted during the incident.
"She was brought to Cork University Hospital to be treated for her injuries which are understood to be non-life threatening.
"Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward. They are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area from 3:30 – 4:30pm today, who may have witnessed anything to come forward.
"They are particularly keen that anyone who may have camera footage from this area at this time (including dash-cam) to make this available to investigating Gardaí.
"Anyone with any information is asked to contact Anglesea Garda station on 021 452 2000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station."
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