Pensioner Tom Niland dies after being injured during burglary of his home last year

By Cillian Sherlock, PA

A man who was severely injured in a burglary last year has died.

Tom Niland, who was in his 70s, was injured during a burglary of his home near Skreen, Co Sligo, in January 2022.

The burglary left Mr Niland on life support with severe injuries.

Gardaí confirmed he died on Saturday morning.

A spokesman said: “May he rest in peace. The family of Tom Niland have appealed for their privacy at this time.”

Three men had been charged in relation to the incident.