Gardaí are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary in Co Sligo on Tuesday.
A number of men are understood to have forced their way into a property in Skreen at approximately 7pm and assaulted a man in his 70s.
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The injured man was brought to Sligo University Hospital for treatment.
A sum of cash was also taken from the property during the incident.
Gardaí are asking witnesses to come forward, urging anyone who was in the Skreen/Dromard area between 4pm-8pm on Tuesday to contact them.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Sligo Garda station on 071-915 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666 111 or any Garda station.