Gardaí in Mallow are investigating an incident in which a couple were held atgunpoint in their home in Mallow, Co Cork last night.
Three gunmen, one of whom was armed with a sawn-off shotgun, forcedtheir way into the house at Knoppogue, Mallow at around 10 p.m. They locked the couple into a room and stole a small amount of cash.
The thieves made their getaway in the family car, which was a green Toyota Corolla. The couple were able to raise the alarm a short time later.