Investigations are continuing in the Republic of Ireland into the fatal stabbing of a teenage boy who had come to the country seeking asylum, writes BBC.

Vadym Davydenko, who was from Ukraine, died yesterday after being stabbed during an altercation at emergency accommodation provided by the Irish Child and Family Agency, Tusla.

In a statement, the Embassy of Ukraine in Ireland said it expressed its “deepest condolences to Vadym"s family and loved ones at this time of unspeakable loss”.

The embassy added it is in close contact with Gardaí (Irish police) who are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy as well as other Irish authorities.

Arrangements are now being made for the return of the teenager’s body to his home country.

“The embassy is providing the necessary support to the family and is preparing for the repatriation of Vadym’s body to Ukraine”, it said. Another teenage boy is being treated in hospital for injuries sustained during the fatal disturbance, at around 11:00 local time yesterday. His injuries are non-life-threatening, according to Gardaí. 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”.