A taxi driver was stabbed a number of times during a car hijacking in Dublin on Saturday morning.
Two male passengers got into a taxi outside a fast food restaurant at Airside Retail Park in Swords at around 3am on Saturday.
After going a short distance, the driver was assaulted and stabbed a number of times when they were close to the roundabout at the Pavilions Shopping Centre.
The victim, aged in his mid-30s, fled the car and was brought by ambulance to Beaumont Hospital, where he is continuing to receive treatment.
His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
After the incident, the suspects drove off in the 10-D registered grey Ford Mondeo. It is understood the taxi was driven along the M1 towards Balbriggan.
It was later located burned out near Bellewstown, Co Meath.
Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information or who may have seen the car between 3am and 6am to contact Swords Garda Station 01-666 4700, the garda confidential line 1800-666111 or any garda station.
