20/09/2010

Woman Slashed In Face In Dublin

A woman has suffered a slash wound to her face, during an attack in Dublin that also left a man in a "serious" condition in hospital.

The 33-year-old man and woman, aged 40, were injured in the stabbing incident, which took place around 4.30pm on Saturday.

Gardai at Clondalkin said they wished to appeal for witnesses to the assault, which happened along Melrose Avenue in Clondalkin, Dublin.

As a result of the assault the 33-year-old man was taken to Tallaght Hospital with head injuries. He has since been transferred to Beaumont Hospital and is described as being in a serious condition.

The woman suffered a wound to her face and it is understood that a knife and a bottle were used.

Gardaí said they are keen to talk to anyone who was in the vicinity of Melrose Avenue and may have witnessed the assault or anyone who may have any information regarding the assault, to contact the incident room at Clondalkin Garda Station on 01-6667600 or the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800-666-111.

(DW/GK)

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