Dublin footballer Jonny Cooper was stabbed on Dorset St in the centre of Dublin in the early hours of this morning.
Na Fianna clubman Cooper (24) is in hospital with 'non-life threatening injuries'.
Gardaí are investigating the incident which occurred on Lower Dorset St at about 5:30 this morning.
A second stabbing took place in Blanchardstown. A man in his 20s is currently being treated in hospital for knife wounds.
Update (4.30pm) -
Cooper was released from the Mater hospital this afternoon. He sent a Tweet of thanks to his family, friends and well-wishers.
Absolutely Humbled by the msgs & calls over last few hours! Thank you all! I have an amazing group of friends and family.
— Jonny Cooper (@jcoops) September 20, 2014
That shocking news about Johnny Cooper, please god he has a speedy recovery @DubGAAOfficial
— David Fitzpatrick (@DaveFitz78) September 20, 2014
Speedy recovery to @clgNaFianna and @DubGAAOfficial man Johnny Cooper who was brutally assaulted last night from all in St Brigids.
— StBrigidsGAA (@StBrigidsGAA) September 20, 2014
Hearing Jonny Cooper was attacked on Dorset St. Walking home & attacked by group of lads who stabbed him a number of times around the head
— Shane Stapleton (@ShaneSaint) September 20, 2014
Absolutely disgusting what happened Johnny Cooper last night, hope he and his family are okay I can only imagine the fear
— Darragh (@thetwomey) September 20, 2014
