A woman in her 70s is said to be in a life threatening condition after being stabbed on a street in Dublin.
The attack happened just before 9:30am this morning when the woman was out walking on Oranmore Road near her home in Ballyfermot.
Her attacker stabbed her numerous times before fleeing the scene. The woman was taken to St James Hospital where she’s said to be in a very critical condition.
Gardai have appealed for witnesses to come forward following the brutal attack to contact them on the confidential line on 1800-666-111 or Ballyfermot 01-6667200.