A 20-year-old man appeared before the Criminal Courts of Justice, Parkgate St, Dublin 7 this morning (15/8/18) charged in connection with this investigation. A 17-year female has been released without charge pending a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Investigations are continuing.
Garda Press Office
Gardaí at Pearse Street in Dublin are investigating a serious assault which occurred at Golden Lane, Dublin 8 at approximately 7.20pm last night, Tuesday 14th August 2018.
An 18-year-old female was attacked and received serious stab wounds to her face at the above location, property was also stolen from the victim during the incident. A number of Garda units responded and following a search of the area two people were arrested in connection with this investigation (Female 17 yrs & Male 20 yrs). Both persons are currently detained at Dublin City Centre Garda Stations under the provisions of Section 4 Criminal Justice Act 1984.
The injured female is receiving treatment at St. James Hospital.
Anyone with information or any person who may have witnessed this assault is asked to contact Pearse Street Garda Station (01) 666 9000, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
