A young woman was held at knifepoint in a terrifying attempted robbery in Dublin.
The woman, who is in her 20s, was approached by a man at the Wedgewood Estate in Sandyford as she walked to the Kilmacud Luas Stop.
The thug was armed with a knife and demanded the woman's purse, but she managed to escape, leaving the attacker empty-handed, Dublin Live reports.
Gardai said they are investigating the horrifying attack and added that thankfully the woman had not been injured during the incident.
A Garda spokesman told Dublin Live: "Gardai are investigating an attempted robbery from a woman that occurred at Wedgewood Estate, Sandyford, Dublin 18."
He added: "A female in her early 20s was approached by a male and allegedly threatened with a knife.
"No items were taken and no injuries to the persons were reported. No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing."
