A woman has been rushed to hospital after a shocking attack in St Stephen's Green in Dublin city on Tuesday.
The assault happened at around 4:15pm and the woman, aged in her 50s, was taken to St James's Hospital for treatment.
A Garda spokesman told the Irish Mirror that officers are investigating the attack but no arrests have been made.
They continued: "Gardai are investigating an assault that occurred in Stephens Green at approximately 4:15pm yesterday afternoon.
"A female in her 50s was taken to St James Hospital to be treated for her injuries. No arrests have been made, investigations are ongoing."
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