Gardaí fear a foreign crime gang was behind a vicious attack on a terrified pensioner in which they beat him up and demanded cash.
Detectives are examining CCTV footage in Bundoran as part of their investigation after the man was attacked at Roughey walk over the weekend.
The man in his 60’s was walking Roughey at the rear of the Great Northern Hotel at around 9.45pm on Saturday night last when he was set upon by three men in their 20’s who demanded cash from him.
The victim fought off the attackers who fled the scene on foot towards the town before raising the alarm.
The terrified man was later treated at Sligo General Hospital for minor injuries.
The three attackers are believed to be in their late 20’s and of Eastern European origin.
Gardai have confirmed that their investigations are continuing with door-to-door inquiries being carried out today.
They are also renewing their appeal for witnesses to contact Ballyshannon Garda station on 0719858530.
The Mayor of Bundoran, Cllr MIchael McMahon has condemned the incident.
“This is a shocking incident considering an elderly man minding his own busienss was attacked. I have no doubt that the Gardai are doing all they can to bring these culprits to justice,” he said.
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