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A driver his 60s has died after he was stabbed during a harrowing carjacking ordeal.

A man is believed to have approached the car and attacked the motorist at around 8pm in the Crumlin area of Dublin.

The victim was rushed to St James's Hospital in the city but died of stab wounds.

A source told Dublin Live : "The incident happened as a man approached the car and attacked the motorist.

"Garda believe they know the identity of the attacker. The injuries were serious, but it is likely the victim will survive."

A man is his 30s was later arrested in connection with the incident.

A Garda spokesman told Mirror Online: "Gardaí at Sundrive Road are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a man following an incident at Rutland Grove, Crumlin.

"Shortly after 8pm Gardaí and emergency services were called to an incident in a house on Rutland Grove.

A man in his 60s was removed from the scene by ambulance to St James's Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later. It’s understood he sustained a stab wound."

"A man in his 30s has since been arrested by Gardaí and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Crumlin Garda Station.

"The scene is preserved for a technical and forensic examination and an incident room has been established at Sundrive Road Garda Station. The office of the State Pathologist and Coroner will be notified."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sundrive Road Garda Station 01-666600 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.