Woman fights for life after Dublin city centre stabbing

Gardaí in Dublin are investigating a stabbing incident which has left a woman fighting for her life.

The woman in her twenties was stabbed a number of times at around 3am last night at Lourdes Road.

She was brought to St James's hospital where her condition is described as critical.

Gardaí are appealing for information on the serious assault.

They would like to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity of Ave Maria Road and Lourdes Road at around the time of the incident to contact.