Irish Lecturer Stabbed to Death in Paris

An Irish man has been stabbed to death in Paris.

The 66-year-old teacher was attacked outside the Léonard de Vinci University where he worked.

He has been named by the college as John Dowling, who had been working there for nearly 20 years.

A man was arrested at the scene of the stabbing.

The university has confirmed the alleged attacker was a former student at the college.

The Department of Foreign Affairs says it is aware of the case and is providing consular assistance.