Man dies after attack at centre housing migrants in Ireland
Incident in Tralee
Gardaí responded to an assault report shortly after 5.20am on Saturday at a residential property in Ballymullen, Tralee, County Kerry. The location was an International Protection Accommodation Services centre that houses migrants.
Second man taken to hospital
A second man in his 40s also suffered injuries during the incident and was brought to University Hospital Kerry. Gardaí said his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. The Office of the State Pathologist has been informed, and the Garda Technical Bureau has been asked to attend.
Investigation underway
A senior investigating officer has been appointed, and Gardaí are setting up an incident room at Tralee Garda Station. An Garda Síochána said a criminal investigation had begun and that the department could not comment further while it was ongoing. Gardaí are asking anyone with relevant information to contact Tralee Garda Station on 066 7102300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Key points
- A man died after an assault at a migrant accommodation centre in Tralee.
- Gardaí arrested a man in his 40s after the incident.
- A second man was taken to University Hospital Kerry with injuries not believed life-threatening.
- Gardaí are seeking information as their investigation continues.