Gardaí investigating an aggravated burglary that occurred at a house in Rahoonane, Tralee, yesterday afternoon, Monday, March 1, have arrested a man.

At approximately 4pm yesterday afternoon, a man gained access to the residence and proceeded to assault the resident of the property with a wheel brace.

The occupant of the property did not require medical treatment.

A male in his 30s was arrested at the scene by Gardaí a short time later.

He was brought to Tralee Garda station where he was detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

He has since been charged and is due to appear before Killarney District Court at 10:30am this morning, Tuesday 2nd March.