A taxi driver has been stabbed during a car jacking in Swords, County Dublin.

The driver - who is in his 30's- picked up two male passengers outside a fast food restaurant at Airside Retail Park at approximately 3am yesterday morning.

He drove a short distance to the Pavillions Roundabout where he was assaulted and stabbed a number of times.

He managed to escape from the vehicle and raise the alarm - he was taken to Beaumont Hospital by ambulance where he's continuing to receive treatment.

Both suspects drove off in the taxi, a 10- D registered grey Ford Mondeo, in the direction of the M1.

Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Paul Quinn reports: