Man attacked and threatened during aggravated burglary at his home in Dublin

Gardai are appealing to members of the public to help them identify two men who forced their way into another man's home in Dublin earlier this year.

The injured party was struck with an iron bar by the intruders who demanded cash and valuables from him once they were inside the property in the Castleknock area of Dublin.

According to gardai, the incident happened shortly after 4pm on Friday, March 15 - St Patrick's weekend.

"Doorbell camera footage shows two suspects walk up to the front door of the victim's home, the injured party opens the door and when he does so the first suspect attacks him with a metal bar and the second suspect enters the property also," said Garda Subomi Etti during an appeal on Crimecall on RTÉ.

"The first suspect struck the victim a number of times to the head and to the body causing some injuries - the first suspect demanded and threatened the victim for some cash as well as any valuables on the property," he added explaining that gardai believe the suspects fled from the property on foot in the direction of Auburn Avenue.

The first suspect is believed to be in his 40s or 50s  and is described as being 5' 8" to 5' 10" in height with a slim build. He spoke with a strong Dublin accent and had grey hair.

The second suspect, whose face was covered, is believed to be aged in his 30s or 40s. He is a similar height to the first suspect but has a stocky build. He also spoke with a Dublin accent.

"An Garda Siochana are appealing to anyone who was in the Castleknock Park area or the Auburn Avenue area on the 15th of March after 4pm, to come forward," said Garda Etti.

Investigating gardai are appealing to anyone who was using public transport in the area around the time of the aggravated burglary or anyone who has dashcam footage that may be of assistance to come forward.