Pictured: Bibby Stockholm asylum seeker who died in suspected suicide after paying £3,436 to cross the Channel - as his sister claims Albanian national, 27, was 'treated like an animal' before his death

An asylum seeker who died on the Bibby Stockholm in a suspected suicide has been named as Albanian national Leonard Farruku.

The 27-year-old is said to have paid nearly £3,500 to cross the Channel in a small boat last summer, before he was placed onto the controversial barge earlier this year.

Mr Farruku's sister, Jola Dushku, claimed he was being treated 'like an animal' on the vessel prior to his death, the Telegraph reports.

Other men living on the vessel said last week that he was screaming 'very loudly' at 3am for 15 minutes and could hear banging on the wall.  

A Home Office spokesperson said: 'This was a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with everyone affected.

'The welfare of all those in our care is of the utmost importance, and we take our responsibility for their wellbeing incredibly seriously.

'This will now be investigated by the police and coroner. It is right that the facts and circumstances surrounding this death are established.'