Two men remain in hospital in Dublin after suffering stab injures in an overnight attack.

It is understood the two men in their 20s were set upon by a group of teenagers on Fade Street just after 11 o'clock.

The injured men are receiving treatment in St James's Hospital for serious injuries sustained in the incident.

The city centre street was closed off by gardaí last night following the incident, but his since reopened.

Anyone with information is asked to contact gardaí at Pearse Street on 01-666-7000.