Two youths in hospital after double stabbing

Gardaí a double stabbing in Dublin last night. Two youths are recovering in hospital after being stabbed in the city centre.

Gardaí a double stabbing in Dublin last night. Two youths are recovering in hospital after being stabbed in the city centre.

The two were attacked by a man at the junction of Bolton Street and Capel Street at around 1 a.m.

One of the teenagers suffered stab wounds to his back, the other to his arm. Both were brought to the Mater Hospital and are 'stable'.

The attacker is described as being about 5ft 6ins in height and a slim build with short dark hair. Gardaí in Store Street are investigating the attack.

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