Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault in Crumlin in Dublin.

A teenager was stabbed after he was allegedly set upon by a large group of people last night. 

Detectives at Crumlin Garda Station are investigating the incident that occurred on St Agnes Road at around 7:30pm yesterday evening. 

A 19-year-old man was stabbed during the assault and was rushed to St James' Hospital. 

It is reported he was set upon by up to ten people who used weapons including knives, bats and golf clubs. 

However, gardaí said his injuries are not life threatening. 

No arrests have been made and officers are appealing to anyone with information to come forward.