A woman has been attacked in her home in Milford during an attempted overnight burglary.
The woman, who is in her 40s, was awoken by the intruders around 3am.
The terrifying incident happened in the Grey Rock area of the town.
Gardai say they attended the scene of an aggravated burglary in the area.
The burglars fled but it is not known if anything was taken in the raid.
The woman was treated at the scene for her injuries.
Her injuries are not believed to be serious but she is suffering from shock as a result of her ordeal.
Gardai say their investigations are ongoing at this time.