Two people were arrested following the attack.
Gardaí are investigating a serious assault which occurred in Dublin on Tuesday evening.
An 18-year-old woman received serious stab wounds to her face during the violent attack on Golden Lane, Dublin 8 at approximately 7.20pm on Tuesday.
It’s understood that property was also stolen from the woman during the incident.
Gardaí responding to the incident carried out a search of the area and two people, a 17-year-old female and a 20-year-old male, were arrested in connection with the investigation.
Both persons are currently detained at Dublin City Centre Garda Stations under the provisions of Section 4 – Criminal Justice Act 1984.
The injured woman was taken to St James Hospital where she is receiving treatment.
Anyone with information or any person who may have witnessed this assault is asked to contact Pearse Street Garda Station (01) 666 9000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
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