23/09/2014

Gardaí Release CCTV Images Of Man Who Stabbed Dublin Footballer

Gardaí in Dublin have released CCTV images of the man who attacked footballer Jonny Cooper in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Officers investigating the attack, in which Cooper was repeatedly stabbed in the head and shoulders, have appealed for information on the attacker.

Mr Cooper, 24, was attacked on Sunday morning as he walked home on Dorset Street Upper.

It is understood the man demanded Mr Cooper's wallet, launching the attack when he refused to hand it over.

Gardaí have said that finding the attacker is of "vital importance".

(MH/CD)

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