A man was attacked by a knife-wielding mugger in the capital's Gare district on Thursday evening, according to police.

Initial reports say the victim was approached by an aggressive individual who tried to steal his necklace. The man pushed the attacker away, at which point the offender produced a knife and stabbed his victim in the shoulder before fleeing the scene.

The victim was treated by the emergency services at the site of the mugging before being taken to hospital for further medical care. A manhunt was launched for the attacker, but without success. Police have opened an investigation into the incident.