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Cork pensioner stabbed after confronting burglar in his home
The man found the intruder in his Cork home this afternoon and confronted him.
A 68-YEAR-OLD MAN has been treated in hospital after confronting a burglar in his home.
The pensioner returned to his home on the Cross Douglas Road in Cork city at around 4.30pm this afternoon to find a male intruder in the house.
The man and the intruder struggled and the homeowner received a head injury and a stab wound to his lower body.
He was taken to Cork University Hospital where his injuries are described as not life threatening.
The intruder escaped from the house with a computer and camera equipment.
Gardaí in Douglas have appealed for witnesses or anyone with any information about the burglary to contact them at 021 494 7210.
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