
BBCA boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of a teenage boy who had come to Ireland seeking asylum.
Vadym Davydenko, who was from Ukraine, died on Wednesday after being stabbed during an altercation at emergency accommodation provided by the Irish Child and Family Agency, Tusla.
Another teenage boy was treated in hospital for injuries sustained during the fatal disturbance, at around 11:00 local time on Wednesday. His injuries were non-life-threatening, according to gardaí.
This teenage boy has now been arrested on suspicion of murder. He is currently detained at a Garda station in Dublin.
A female member of staff also received treatment in hospital.
The incident happened at a private apartment complex at Gratton Wood in Donaghmede outside Dublin city.
The Child and Family Agency said emergency residential care was being provided “on a 24-hour basis to four unaccompanied young people seeking international protection”.
Post-mortem examination completed
A post-mortem examination of Mr Davydenko’s body has been completed. Gardaí said the results of which are not being released for operational reasons.
The scene remains preserved at present and is subject to examination.
Irish state agencies are now providing assistance and care to the other juveniles and staff who were in the accommodation at the time of the fatal incident.
The occupants were moved to alternative accommodation following the incident.
Gardaí are asking anyone with information in relation to this incident to contact them.
BBC News
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