A sum of cash was also taken during the incident.
A midlands pensioner has been assaulted during a burglary.
Gardaí are investigating the incident, which occurred at a home on Main Street in Kilbeggan in the early hours of yesterday morning, shortly after 1am.
A man in his 80s was treated at Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore but has since been discharged - a sum of cash was also taken from his home.
Gardaí say a technical examination of the scene has already been carried out.
They're appealing for witnesses to the incident, particularly anyone who was in the Main Street area between midnight and 3am yesterday morning and may have seen anything, to come forward.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact Mullingar Garda Station on 044 938 4000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
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