Sixmilebridge Residents Urged To Secure Homes Following "Disturbing" Aggravated Burglary

A Garda investigation is underway following an aggravated burglary at a domestic residence in Sixmilebridge. The alarm was raised at around 11.45 last night, following an incident at a home in Cappa Lodge. It’s understood a number of individuals entered the property armed with implements, threatened the female occupant and made their escape in the occupant's car. There are no reports of injuries. Sixmilebridge-based Local Community Safety Partnership Chair PJ Ryan, has described the incident as "disturbing" and is encouraging people in the local community to ensure their doors are locked.