Elderly taxi driver stabbed 30 times during robbery

An elderly taxi driver, who was stabbed up to 30 times and robbed, may never work again.

Elderly taxi driver stabbed 30 times during robbery

Grandfather Seamus Hogan, who is in his 70s, was yesterday recovering at home in Moate after his terrifying ordeal at the hands of young thugs. His seat belt was tightened around his neck and he was slashed in the face during the late-night robbery in Athlone.

Gardaí confirmed that three youths had been arrested in connection with the incident and were being held for questioning in Athlone.

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