A young couple with a new-born baby have been left terrified after a gang forced their way into their Dublin home and threatened them at knifepoint.

A handbag and papers were stolen during the aggravated burglary in the Old Nangor Road area of Clondalkin last night.

Gardaí said four men, one of whom was armed with a knife, broke in and threatened the couple at around 10:20pm.

They then fled with a hand bag, passports and other documentation.

It is thought they were frightened off when they heard the 12-day-old baby crying.

Gardaí are investigating the attack.

Reporting from Teena Gates