An investigation is underway after a mother and child were injured in a burglary at their home in Co Meath on Friday night.

Gardaí were called to the house at Balreask Village in Navan at around 8.45pm.

Two men had entered the house and assaulted the occupants, before taking a number of items.

A 19-year-old teenager has been arrested and taken to Navan Garda Station.

A hunt is continuing for a man who fled.

The woman and her child were taken to hospital for treatment.

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.