Gardaí have issued an appeal to the public for information on a serious assault which happened at Georges Quay in Dublin city centre at the weekend.
A woman in her 20s had part of her nose bitten off during a disturbance which involved a number of women outside a public house near Tara Street train station in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Descriptions of two women have been issued by gardaí.
The first woman is described as about 160cm (5'3") in height, of slim build, with long black hair, wearing a white T-shirt and black jeans.
She was accompanied by another woman who is described as slightly taller and heavier in build with hair tied up in a bun. She
was wearing a black cardigan and purple top. Both women left the scene on foot.
Gardaí have called on anyone who witnessed a disturbance at the entrance to Tara Street train station at 2.45am on Sunday to come forward. A special appeal has been issued to any taxi driver who may have picked up the two women to contact them.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Pearse Street Garda station at 01-6669000, or the Garda confidential line 1800 666 111.