Man assaulted during Sligo burglary

Gardai in Sligo are appealing for witnesse after a man in his 60s was seriously assaulted during a burglary in the town.

Gardai in Sligo are appealing for witnesse after a man in his 60s was seriously assaulted during a burglary in the town.

The incident took place at a house on Old Market Street between 9pm September 19th and 9pm on September 21st.

Then man was brought to Sligo General Hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

Gardai are asking anyone who may have witnesses anything unusual or suspicious in the area at the time to contact them.

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