A man in his 20s has been seriously injured in a stabbing in Dublin city.
He was rushed to hospital, but is expected to make a recovery.
The assault took place in Cathal Brugha Street at around 7 o'clock this morning.
When Gardaí arrived, the man was slumped on the ground with a stab wound.
Emergency services attended the scene and brought him to the Mater Hospital nearby. The man's injuries are described as serious but not life-threatening.
Garda Forensic Investigators are currently at the scene and investigations are ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Store Street Garda Station, the Garda confidential line or any Garda Station.
