A woman in her 90’s has been hospitalised after being assaulted in her home during a burglary in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Gardai are investigating the incident which took place in Bray.

Her home was ransacked during the raid.

A garda spokesperson said the woman had been badly assaulted and was currently recovering in St.Vincents hospital.

It is the 3rd attack on an elderly person in the county in recent weeks.