Knife-wielding man involved in aggravated burglary in Limerick
It happened at a home in the O'Connell Avenue area of Limerick City, at around 8am.
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A man burst into the premises and confronted the homeowner with a knife, before fleeing with a number of items.
No one was injured in the armed break-in, but the homeowner who was confronted by the burglar, was left shaken by the incident.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and information.
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