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This is the terrifying moment a teenager was threatened at knifepoint in broad daylight in a north Dublin village.

The shocking incident took place yesterday in Lusk.

In the video, the terrified 17-year-old male can be seen backed up against a wall while a knife is held to his throat.

The teen is understood to have walked away from the intimidating attack with a cut to his ear and swelling to his face.

It's the latest incident in an ongoing series of vicious intimidation by teen gangs in the north Dublin area.

On Thursday, Dublin Live reported on a shocking mugging that saw a schoolboy beaten right outside a busy DART station at rush hour.

Two thugs approached the 13-year-old lad outside Sutton station in north Dublin at around 5.30pm on Wednesday and demanded his phone while a third man kept a look out.

Many locals shared their shock as footage emerged on social media of the Lusk attack.

One concerned parent said they "feel sick" viewing the footage while another said "It is just so sad that you can't just walk down the road without having that happen".

Others called for a stronger garda presence in the area, particularly around the local shop and areas where groups can congregate.

Local councillor Robert O'Donoghue said that the community pushing for more garda coverage in north Dublin.

He told Dublin Live: "I saw it [the video] this morning. It's an ongoing issue here with anti-social behaviour.

"We had the community gardai down during the week for a meeting. We're going to hold another one now next month, so hopefully that helps. The higher-ups in Balbriggan are really pushing for the community gardai, and they're very good at what they do."

Councillor O'Donoghue said that the issue of teen gangs travelling on public transport is an issue across the north of the county.

He continued: "There is an issue with gangs travelling along train lines to areas. I know it's gone on in Rush, in Donabate. It's not a Lusk specific problem, but it's an ongoing problem.

"It came up at the meeting, that people are afraid to go out in the dark. I know Rush garda station is supposed to be re-opening and that may help in some ways out in this area.

"Every town has their issues, and I know Rush had issue on their main street with the anti-social behaviour as well. We'll be pushing now to keep the pressure on the council, and on garda resources."

Gardai confirmed the incident in Lusk to Dublin Live, and said that no arrests have been made in connection.

A garda spokeswoman told Dublin Live: "Gardai in Balbriggan investigating an alleged assault that occurred in the Lusk area in Co Dublin on Saturday the 19 of January 2019 at approx 4.30pm.

"A male, 17, was walking in Lusk when he met with a group of youths who assaulted him. He received swelling to his face and a cut to his ear. There has been no arrests and investigations are on going."