Man dead and another injured after horror attack at centre housing migrants
Ballymullen Barracks in Tralee, where a man died following an attack at the IPAS accommodation centre.
TL;DR
- One man died and another was injured following an assault at an IPAS centre in Tralee, Co Kerry.
- Emergency services responded to the incident around 5:20 am on Saturday.
- A second man in his 40s was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
- A third man, also in his 40s, was arrested at the scene and is being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
- Gardai are preserving the scene for forensic examination and have notified the Office of the State Pathologist.
- A senior investigating officer has been appointed, and an incident room is being established at Tralee Garda Station.
- Gardai are appealing for anyone with information to contact Tralee Garda Station or the Garda Confidential Line.