Teenage boy dies following incident at Dublin apartment

A tragic event unfolded at the Grattan Wood apartment complex in Donaghmede, north Dublin, resulting in the death of a teenage boy and injuries to another. The incident occurred at an emergency residential unit managed by Tusla, Ireland’s child welfare and protection agency. A woman also received medical attention for non-life-threatening injuries at the scene. Irish police, Gardaí, confirmed that the situation is no longer active and poses no ongoing threat to the community. They are following a definite line of inquiry and are not seeking any other individuals in relation to the incident. Tusla expressed deep sorrow over the event, stating that it involved two young people, one of whom sustained fatal injuries. The agency is cooperating fully with the Gardaí’s investigation and is prioritizing the safety and well-being of the other young people and staff at the unit. Additional supports are being provided to those directly affected, and efforts are being made to contact the families of the young people residing there. Emergency services responded to a call for assistance shortly after 11:00 BST, discovering a seriously injured teenage boy who was later pronounced dead at the scene. The scene remains preserved for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau and Forensic Science Ireland. The body has been taken to Dublin City Mortuary for a post-mortem examination, the results of which will aid the investigation. Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin and Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris expressed their shock and sadness over the loss of life, emphasizing the importance of the well-being of the young people and staff at the facility. Sinn Féin TD Denise Mitchell commended the Gardaí and emergency services for their swift response.