Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a woman was hospitalised following a home burglary in Loughrea.
The aggravated burglary happened at around 11.30 on Sunday morning.
A woman, aged in her 30s, was taken to UHG by ambulance for treatment - it's understood her injuries are not life threatening.
Gardaí are now appealing for road users who may have camera footage, and were travelling in the Old Galway Road/Tulla Hill area between 11.15am and 11.45am on Sunday.
Anyone with information can contact Loughrea Garda Station on 091 842870, or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.