Two young women are recovering after a serious assault in Dublin on Monday.
The couple, Robyn Deane and her girlfriend Kate, were allegedly attacked in broad daylight by two men while waiting at a bus stop.
The reported incident happened at 6pm on Drumcondra Road Upper.
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The women, who are both in their 20s, suffered facial injuries with the men then fleeing on foot.
Gardai were called to the scene and have since launched an investigation into the assault.
There has been widespread condemnation over the alleged homophobic attack, with one of the women posting images of her "mutilated" face on social media.
In the pictures, Robyn can be seen with a black eye and a bruised face and she said the couple are both "physically in a lot of pain" and "exhausted" following the incident.
In an update on Wednesday, Robyn said on Instagram: "For everyone interested there will be an ongoing investigation into the two males who assaulted Kate and I on Monday.
"We are thankful that there was multiple witnesses to the assault.
"As you can see, my face is mutilated and it will be a long recovery. Again, thank you all for the support."
Meanwhile, a GoFundMe campaign "to support Robyn and Kate as they heal from this traumatic incident" has raised more than €13,000 to date.
A garda spokesperson confirmed to the Irish Mirror that no arrests have been made as yet and their inquiries are ongoing.
They said: "Gardaí at Santry are investigating following a serious assault incident in Drumcondra, Dublin 9 on Monday May 16, 2022.
"Shortly after 6:00pm, Gardaí were alerted following reports of an assault incident on Drumcondra Road Upper.
"It’s understood two females aged in their 20s were assaulted in the course of an altercation with two males, as they stood waiting at a bus stop. Both males fled from the scene on foot.
"The two women required medical treatment for facial injuries.
"Enquires into the incident are ongoing. No arrests have been made to date.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact Santry Garda Station 01 6664000 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111."
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