Taxi driver stabbed in Dublin in early morning attack

A man has been arrested after the incident.

By Cliodhna Russell Friday 23 Jan 2015, 8:06 AM

Jan 23rd 2015, 8:06 AM 15,365 Views 29 Comments

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Image: Wanderley Massafelli via Photocall Ireland

Image: Wanderley Massafelli via Photocall Ireland

A MAN HAS been arrested after a taxi driver was stabbed a number of times last night.

The driver, aged in his 30s, was discovered with the wounds at around 2:45 at Littlepace Road, Dublin 15.

He was treated at the scene and taken by ambulance to Connolly Hospital. His condition is now believed to be stable.

During a follow up search Gardaí arrested a 32-year-old man at a house in Latchford Park.

He is currently being held at Blanchardstown Garda Station.

The scene is preserved for a technical and forensic examination and enquiries are ongoing.

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Taxi driver stabbed in Dublin in early morning attack