A man was present in the home at the time of the incident.
Gardaí are investigating an aggravated burglary in Westmeath.
The break in occurred in a house in Athlone last Wednesday the 27th of November at approximately 9:20PM.
A man in his 40's was in the house at the time and is being treated for non life threatening injuries at Portiuncla University Hospital.
Investigations are ongoing.