One man dead and another injured in suspected stabbing at Tralee IPAS centre

A man in his late 40s is being detained as gardaí investigate the early morning incident at the Ballymullen centre

Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of a disturbance at the residential facility at Ballymullen Barracks shortly after 5.20am on Saturday, October 31. Picture: Domnick Walsh

One man has died and another has been injured in a suspected stabbing at an International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) centre in Tralee, Co Kerry, with a man arrested in connection with the incident.

Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of a disturbance at the residential facility at Ballymullen Barracks shortly after 5.20am on Saturday, October 31.

An adult male was found with serious injuries and was pronounced dead a short time later.

A second man, aged in his 40s, was also injured during the incident and taken to University Hospital Kerry. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A man in his late 40s was arrested at the scene and is being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a garda station in Co Kerry.

The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified, while the Garda Technical Bureau has been requested to attend the scene, which is being preserved for forensic and technical examination.

An autopsy will be arranged.

A senior investigating officer 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.

Investigations are ongoing.