A teenage girl was rushed to hospital after she and a boy were assaulted by a gang in Ballyfermot.
The shocking attack took place near the Ballyfermot Civic Centre at around 9:45pm on Thursday evening.
The girl, 17, was rushed to St James' Hospital for treatment for her injuries which were described by one local as "life-changing".
The boy, 18, did not require hospitalisation.
Gardai told Dublin Live that they are investigating the assault, but that no arrests have been made yet.
They said: "Gardai are investigating an incident of assault that occurred on Thursday, 30th December 2021 at approximately 9.45pm in the Drumfinn area of Ballyfermot.
"It is understood a man (18) and a woman (17) were assaulted by a number of youths.
"The woman was taken to Saint James Hospital for treatment of her injuries which are believed to be non-life threatening.
"No arrests have been made at this time.
"Investigations are ongoing."
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