Dublin: Boy killed in East Wall stabbing named as Josh Dunne

Bohemian FC said Josh Dunne had been a "talented and well-liked young footballer"

A young footballer has been named as the victim of a stabbing in Dublin on Tuesday night.

Josh Dunne, 16, had played for St Kevin's Boys, the underage partner club to Bohemians FC.

In a statement, Bohemian FC said he had been a "talented and well-liked young footballer".

He died after being stabbed during an incident in Dublin on Tuesday night, which resulted in two other people being taken to hospital.

"We extend our deepest condolences to those former team-mates and coaches, and to all his family, friends and schoolmates," the club added in a statement.

The incident happened in the East Road area of East Wall, near to the city's docklands, with gardaí (Irish police) called out at about 21:20 local time.

Two people were taken from the scene to hospital for treatment for serious injuries, with one of them later being pronounced dead.

The incident happened after a row between a group of teenage boys and girls and another group, which may have included some adults, according to RTÉ.

A man, believed to be in his 20s, attended Mater Hospital for treatment to injuries.

Anyone who was in the area between 21:00 and 21:40 on Tuesday night is asked to contact gardaí.