Family of five terrorised at gunpoint during armed robbery in Limerick

There were three young children in the house when the masked men with guns broke in to their home.

By Christina Finn Thursday 10 Apr 2014, 6:20 PM

Apr 10th 2014, 6:20 PM 10,699 Views 28 Comments

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A HUSBAND AND wife and their three children are said to be “seriously traumatised” after four masked men broke into their home last night.

The masked men who were all carrying firearms entered the family home at approximately 9.30pm last night in Grange, Kilmallock area of County Limerick.

Armed robbery

The men made their getaway from the property shortly after with a small amount of cash and property.

The gardaí said they are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen something suspicious in the area yesterday evening.

Anyone with information are urged to contact Bruff Garda station at 061-382103.

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Family of five terrorised at gunpoint during armed robbery in Limerick

There were three young children in the house when the masked men with guns broke in to their home.

Read: Man uses hammer to rob service station in Belfast>