A family of holidaymakers from the UK were robbed on their first night in north Wexford

A FAMILY of holidaymakers from the UK had a horrific welcome to north Wexford at the weekend, as an intruder forced them to remain in the bed of their holiday home while the house was cleared of all their valuables.

The family had just arrived at the house in Glenbeg Point, Ardamine, at around 8 p.m. on Saturday. Shortly before 5 a.m. on Sunday, the parents were awoken by a man in their bedroom who threatened them and told them to remain in the bed.

He then demanded cash from them, and he also made off with valuable electronic equipment, jewellery, and their passports and driving licences. It is believed that he may have had help from another individual.

'It wasn't a nice welcome for them. It was over in a matter of minutes,' said Sgt Victor Isdell of Gorey Garda Station. 'They were very shaken by their ordeal. It was a very traumatic incident for them, but they wanted to stay in the same house and enjoy the rest of their holiday.'

Gorey Guardian