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Update: 6th May 2020

Today Wednesday 6th May 2020, a man and a woman (both in their 30s) were arrested as part of an investigation into an aggravated burglary that occurred at a house at Bull’s Lane, Blackpool Road, County Cork on Friday 1st May 2020.

The woman, who was detained at Togher Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, has since been charged and will appear before Cork City District Court, Court Number 1, tomorrow morning Thursday 7th May 2020.

The man is still being detained at Mayfield Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

Gardaí in Blackrock are appealing to the public for information in relation to an aggravated burglary that occurred at a house in Bull’s Lane on the Blackrock Road.

Between the hours of 8pm on Friday 1st May 2020 and 6.30am on Saturday, 2nd May 2020, two individuals forced entry to a house. A man, aged in his 70s, received minor injuries during the course of the incident. A sum of cash was taken and some personal belongings.

Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may information in relation to this incident to make contact. They are also appealing to any road users who were travelling in the area and who may have camera (dash cam) footage to contact them. Anyone with any information should Blackrock Garda Station on 021 453 6690, or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

Investigations are continuing.

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