Two men arrested after stabbings at direct provision centre in Killarney

A number of people were treated for injuries at the scene, with four men taken to hospital

Garda vans from the region are at the scene alongside local gardaí.

Four men have been hospitalised and two men are in custody following an outbreak of violence at a large hotel turned direct provision centre in Killarney.

It is understood a number of people were also treated for injuries at the scene which was attended by a number of ambulances and medical personnel. None of the injuries appears life-threatening.

Gardaí remained at the hotel overnight and a forensic examination is also underway.

In a statement late on Monday, the Garda Press Office said both gardaí and emergency services were called to a hotel shortly after 8.30pm, New Year's Day.

"Shortly after 8.30pm, on Sunday, January 1 2023, Gardaí and Emergency Service were alerted following reports of a public order incident involving a group of males at a Hotel in Killarney, County Kerry.

Four males injured in the course of the incident were removed from the scene to hospital for treatment. Their injuries are not described as life threatening.

"Two males aged in their 30s have since been arrested and brought to Killarney Garda Station where they are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

"Gardaí remain at the scene where a forensic examination is currently underway.

"The Investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time."