Pic: Gardai release picture of the man that stabbed Dublin footballer Jonny Cooper at the weekend

Photos of the Dublin footballer's attacker have been released...

The CCTV footage of Dublin footballer Jonny Cooper's knife attack over the weekend was not shown on RTE's CrimeCall tonight as Gardai felt the "frenzied" attack was too distressing for viewers. The young GAA star was stabbed in the neck, shoulders and head on Dorset Street in the early hours of Saturday morning and while Gardai didn't show the video footage, they have released a picture of the attacker.

Assault Dorset St Dublin on 20//9/14 at 5.45am. Can you I D this man, Do not post details contact Gardai 016668600 pic.twitter.com/3uHgOlVsji — An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) September 22, 2014

Thankfully, Jonny was released from hospital on Saturday evening and tweeted his appreciation for all the support he received on what was an extremely difficult day.

Absolutely Humbled by the msgs & calls over last few hours! Thank you all! I have an amazing group of friends and family. — Jonny Cooper (@jcoops) September 20, 2014

If you have any information on the incident, contact the Gardai on 01-6668600. For all of us here in JOE, get well soon, Jonny.