By Fatma Younis
A man has died following an attack at an International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) centre in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. The incident occurred early Saturday morning at a residential property in Ballymullen.
Details of the attack
Gardaí responded to a report of an assault shortly after 5:20am. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult male with serious injuries who was pronounced deceased a short time later. A second man, aged in his 40s, sustained injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening and was taken to University Hospital Kerry.
Arrest and investigation
Another man, also in his late 40s, was arrested at the scene in connection with the investigation. He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in County Kerry. An Garda Síochána has commenced a criminal investigation, and a senior investigating officer has been appointed with an incident room established at Tralee Garda Station.
Official response
A spokesperson for the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration confirmed they were responding to a critical incident at the IPAS centre. The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified, and the Garda Technical Bureau has been requested to attend. The scene is being preserved for forensic and technical examination, and a post-mortem examination will be arranged.
Appeal for information
Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information that may assist the investigation to contact Tralee Garda Station on 066 7102300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
