Man dies in attack at migrant centre in Tralee, Ireland
One fatality and one injury reported after assault at IPAS accommodation facility; suspect arrested.
What to know
- A man died and another was injured following an assault at an IPAS migrant accommodation centre in Tralee, County Kerry on Saturday morning.
- A man in his late 40s was arrested at the scene and is being detained; Gardaí have launched a criminal investigation.
- The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified and a senior investigating officer appointed.
“A second man, aged in his 40s, also sustained injuries during the incident and was taken to University Hospital Kerry. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.”
Garda spokesman, Irish police · Independent UK ↗
An Garda Síochána (Irish Police) Investigating authorityDepartment of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration (Ireland) Government department overseeing IPAS
How it unfolded 2 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articles
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Gardaí declare critical incident; investigation underway
An Garda Síochána commenced a criminal investigation. The Office of the State Pathologist was notified, the Garda Technical Bureau requested, and a senior investigating officer appointed with an incident room established at Tralee Garda Station.
“An Garda Síochána has commenced a criminal investigation and, while this is underway, the department cannot comment further on the matter at this time.”
— Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration spokesperson, Government department representative · source -
background
Second man injured; suspect arrested at scene — A second man aged in his 40s sustained injuries and was taken to University Hospital Kerry with non-life-threatening wounds. Another man in his late 40s was arrested at the scene and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
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Man found with serious injuries at IPAS centre in Tralee
Gardaí responded to a report of an assault at the International Protection Accommodation Services centre in Ballymullen, Tralee. An adult male was discovered with serious injuries and pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
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first by Sky News, 8d ago · also Independent UK
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