Gardaí have arrested two men in their 20s after what they are describing as an aggravated burglary at a house in Co Dublin.
The incident occurred in Portmarnock yesterday. A garda spokesperson explained, "At approximately 1:35pm an occupant of the house discovered two men downstairs, one armed with a hammer,"
"The two intruders fled the scene in a vehicle before abandoning the vehicle and continuing flee on foot. Local gardaí later arrested the two men after a pursuit," they added.
Both men were detained at Coolock Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984
The two men have both been charged and are due in court this morning.
