The knife-attack on Dublin Footballer Jonny Cooper was reportedly motivated by theft.
The incident happened on Dorset Street lower in the early hours of yesterday morning and Gardai are now examining CCTV footage in an effort to identify the attacker.
It's reported that the attacker rifled through Mr Cooper's pockets and made off with his wallet after stabbing him repeadedly with a blade in the face, back and neck.
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Stephen Breen is the Irish Sun's Investigations Editor:
