GARDAí launched a murder investigation in Tipperary town following the fatal stabbing of a man on Friday.


The victim, in his late 50s, was attacked shortly after 6pm. He was sitting in his van when he was stabbed a number of times.


It is believed he tried to escape the assault but crashed his vehicle on Bridge Street where he was later pronounced dead.


The man is from the locality and gardaí believe his death may be linked to an ongoing feud.