Murder inquiry under way over death of boy

A murder investigation is under way following the death of a two-year-old boy in south Dublin.

The body of Hassan Khan was discovered by gardaí at an apartment at Ridge Hall in Ballybrack at around 3pm yesterday.

He is believed to have sustained stab wounds.

The boy was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was removed to Tallaght Hospital, where a post-mortem examination is being carried out .

Gardaí are continuing to question a woman in her 40s at Dún Laoghaire Garda Station on suspicion of murder.

Hassan was the subject of a Child Rescue Ireland Alert in August.

Gardaí believed there was a serious and immediate risk to his health and welfare at that time, but he was later found safe and well.

It is understood that Tusla, the child and family agency, was made aware of the situation.

In a statement today, Tusla Chief Executive Gordon Jeyes said the agency will focus on supporting those who knew and worked with the boy and his family.

He said: "In due course, the child and family agency will work with any investigating body to provide all information available both in terms of any supports offered previously to the child and his family and any information which may cast light on why this tragic death took place."

Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald said that it was clearly a "very tragic situation" and her thoughts were with the child "who has lost his life".

Ms Fitzgerald said that she wanted "the best possible supports to be available" for all families in difficulty.

She said the CRI alerts were an important response system and that following reports that may come from this particular case, she would examine all of the circumstances involved.

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