Gardaí have launched an investigation following the attempted abduction of a woman in Dublin this morning.
The investigation comes after the woman aged in her 60s was approached by a man at Martin’s Grove/Blackhorse Avenue area of Dublin 7, at approximately 7.30am.
It is believed that the man tried to force the woman into the boot of a car.
However the woman managed to escape before he fled the scene.
Gardaí say the suspect was wearing a white t-shirt and dark trousers and fled the scene in the direction of the Navan Road in a sliver coloured family saloon car.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have any information to come forward and contact them at Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 66-61-11 or any garda station.