A man has died and another has been injured following an attack on a centre housing migrants in Ireland.
The man was found with serious injuries, from which he later died, while a second, in his 40s, was less severely injured.
A third man, also aged in his 40s, was arrested in connection with the incident, reported to be a stabbing, at the International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) centre in Tralee, Co Kerry.
A spokesperson for the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration confirmed they responded to the critical situation at an IPAS Accommodation Centre in Tralee this morning.
‘An Garda Síochána has commenced a criminal investigation, and, while this is underway, the department cannot comment further on the matter at this time,’ they said.
The spokesperson added that an assault was reported shortly after 5.20am at a residential property in Ballymullen.
‘Upon arrival, they discovered an adult male with serious injuries; he was pronounced deceased a short time later.’
‘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.
‘Another man, also in his late 40s, was arrested at the scene in connection with the investigation.’
He is currently being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in Co Kerry,’ the statement continued; he can be questioned for a maximum period of 24 hours.
They said the Office of the State Pathologist has been notified and the Garda Technical Bureau has been requested to attend.
‘A senior investigating officer (SIO) has been appointed, and an incident room is being established at Tralee Garda Station.’
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.
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