Gardaí investigate Dublin burglary

Gardaí are investigating an incident last night in which a number of men broke into a house in Dublin and held the occupants …

Gardaí are investigating an incident last night in which a number of men broke into a house in Dublin and held the occupants prisoner.

The incident happened at about 6.20pm yesterday. Gardaí were called, and the intruders escaped through the rear of the house.

An SUV was later found on fire on Hughes Road South. A firearm was discovered in the vehicle.

No one was injured in the incident.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them in Crumlin on 01 6666200, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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