Gardaí in Galway have been examining CCTV footage in an effort to apprehend a raider who subjected an 80-year-old woman to a vicious assault early on New Year’s Day.
They have also appealed to businesses and residents in Shantalla in the city to examine their security footage after what gardaí say was a “horrific” attack.
The attacker is described as being about 6ft, in his 20s, with dark hair, wearing dark trousers or jeans, a dark top and black leather shoes.
Gardaí say he may have been noticed as he was not wearing a coat despite the freezing temperatures.
The woman remained in hospital in Galway yesterday recovering from her injuries and deep shock. She was subjected to an assault that went on for an hour and half after the man broke into her house about 12.30am.