Taxi driver viciously attacked with knife and hammer in robbery

A TAXI driver subjected to a vicious knife and hammer attack by passengers who robbed him and stole his car remains in hospital.

Michael O’Donnell, aged 64, had a narrow escape after being attacked by three men, one of whom inflicted a stab wound within a quarter of an inch of his jugular vein.

The assault took place in his cab in Barntown, on the outskirts of Wexford town at around 11.30pm on Wednesday. His car was recovered yesterday morning and is undergoing full technical examination.