Gardaí set to launch murder investigation into death of 'stabbed' toddler

Gardaí are due to launch a murder investigation into the death of a two-year-old boy in Dublin.

A post mortem will be carried out today on the body of Hassan Khan, who is believed to have been found with stab wounds at his home in Ridge Hall in Ballybrack yesterday.

A woman in her 40s was arrested at the scene and is being held at Dun Laoghaire Garda Station.

In a statement this morning, the head of the Child and Family Agency says its focus is on supporting those who knew and worked with Hassan Kahn and his family.

Chief Executive Gordon said: "Following the death of a child, particularly in circumstances as tragic as the death of little Hassan, it is important that we all take the time to mourn a life not lived.

"In the period immediately following Hassan’s death the focus for Tusla will be on supporting those who knew and worked with the little boy and his family.

"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."