Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a 65-year-old man was assaulted by a person armed with a hammer and a knife in Bray, County Wicklow.

It happened at the man’s home on Adelaide Road at 8pm last night.

He received injuries to his head and chest and was taken to St Vincent's Hospital for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

No arrests have yet been made.

Gardaí are following a definite line of inquiry and it is believed the suspect knew the victim.

The investigation is ongoing.