Man due in court in relation to aggravated burglary in Mahon

A man is due in court later, charged in connection with an aggravated burglary in the city.

It happened in the Mahon area early yesterday morning.

A man broke into a house, but was discovered by the homeowner.

He then hit the woman, who was in her 50s, with a metal travel mug, injuring her head, before fleeing the scene empty handed.

A man in his late 20s was arrested a short time later.

He's due in District Court later, charged in connection with the incident.

More from Cork