Man (40s) due in court this morning following burglary and assault in the city yesterday

Gardaí from Togher responded to reports of a break-in on the Model Farm Road just after 6am. 

A struggle ensued during the incident and a man slammed a door shut on a woman's hand before fleeing the scene. 

A description of the man was circulated and a man was arrested around half an hour later on Wilton Road following a short foot chase. 

He'll will appear in court in the city this morning at 10:30. 

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