Stolen taxi sought by Gardai

GARDAI are still trying to locate a stolen Mercedes taxi, which was taken in a robbery leaving its owner hospitalised after he was stabbed during the incident.

The assault took place near the village of Croagh at around 3am this morning after the driver picked up a man and a woman in the city centre.
It is understood the couple wanted to travel to an address in Croagh but attacked the driver shortly after the taxi left the N21.
The man was treated for his injuries at the Mid Western Regional Hospital and his condition has been described as ‘not serious’.
The car is described as a navy Mercedes with Dublin 97 registered plates.
Gardai are seeking anyone with information about the incident to contact them.