Gardaí are appealing for witnesses after a man in his 60s was assaulted in Dublin last night.

It happened at around 11pm, when two men approached the 61-year-old man and his wife on Glasnevin Avenue and demanded he hand over his wallet.

He brandished a knife and the man received stab wounds. The two men escaped in a car.

The victim was taken to the Mater Hospital and his injuries are described as non-life threatening.

His wife did not suffer any injuries and was treated for shock.

Anyone with any information is being asked to contact the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666-111.

Originally posted at 9.45am