Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3290Murder · Co. Dublin · 15 Oct 2025

Inquest hears of multiple stab wounds in death of Ukrainian teen Vadym Davydenko at Donaghmede care facility

The inquest into the death of Vadym Davydenko, 17, a Ukrainian teenager killed by multiple stab wounds at a Tusla-overseen emergency care facility in Donaghmede, Dublin, on 15 October 2025, was adjourned sine die due to ongoing criminal proceedings in which a Somali youth has been charged with his murder.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident occurred at an emergency residential unit in an apartment in Grattan Wood, Donaghmede. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenVadym Davydenko died on 15 October 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred around 11am. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe accused is remanded in custody at the Oberstown Children Detention Campus pending verification of his age. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe trial will be held before the Central Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe teenager had recently arrived in Ireland from Kyiv. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe apartment was overseen by a private company on behalf of Tusla. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe accused is a 17-year-old from Somalia whose age is disputed. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherAnother young male was arrested at the scene and taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA female staff member who tried to intervene was treated for minor injuries in hospital. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherDetective Sergeant Mark Quill believed the defendant is over 18 but documentation issues remained outstanding. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Apr2026
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Inquest hears of violent death of Ukrainian teen who had been in Ireland 3 days

    Inquest heard of multiple sharp force injuries and the care facility arrangement; details of the accused's disputed age, his remand at Oberstown, and the pending Central Criminal Court trial were revealed. Inquest adjourned sine die.

    victim, Vadym Davydenko, 17, male, Ukrainian, non-irishVadym Davydenkoaccused, 17, male, Somali, non-irishvictim, malevictim, female