Intruders attack two elderly men in Co Kerry

Gardaí are investigating an attack on two elderly brothers in Co Kerry early today.

Gardaí are investigating an attack on two elderly brothers in Co Kerry early today.

The men were attacked after their house on Valentia Island was broken into by a gang of intruders shortly before 1 a.m.

It is understood up to four men tied them up the brothers and beat them before escaping with a large amount of cash.

Both men are being treated in hospital for shock.

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