Gardai are this evening appealing for witnesses to come forward, after a female sustained a stabbing injury to her neck during a violent mugging.
Another female approached her and demanded her handbag. An altercation ensued, and a bladed weapon was used. The victim suffered a cut to her neck and was taken to the Mater Hospital for treatment.
The incident happened in the Drumcondra area of the capital at around 6.15 this evening.
Anyone with information is being asked to contact Mountjoy Garda Station on 01-6668602.