Man, 40s, dies following suspected assault in Kerry

Gardaí at the scene at residence at An Caislean Mor in Castleisland on Friday. Picture: Domnick Walsh

A man in his 40s has died following a suspected assault in Co Kerry in the early hours of Friday morning. 

At approximately 12.30am, gardaí and emergency services received a report of an unresponsive man found with serious injuries outside a residence at An Caislean Mor in Castleisland.

The man, aged in his 40s, was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later. 

A man in his 40s has since been arrested in relation to the incident. He is currently being detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in Co Kerry.

It is understood the parties are known to each other. Local councillor Charlie Farrelly said it is a terrible tragedy for the community.

The scene at An Caislean Mor is currently preserved pending a technical examination of the scene, and a Garda investigation into the matter is ongoing.

The offices of the State Pathologist have been informed and an autopsy on the victim will take place later today.

Anyone with information on the incident has been requested to contact Tralee Garda Station on 066 7102300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.