Man dies after attack at migrant housing centre in Ireland

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 18:45 · Archive

A man has died following an attack at a centre housing migrants in Tralee, County Kerry, on Saturday morning.

A man has died following an attack at an International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) centre in Tralee, County Kerry, on Saturday morning. Emergency services were called to a residential property at Ballymullen Barracks at around 5.20am after reports of an assault.

Upon arrival, gardaí discovered an adult male with serious injuries. He was pronounced dead a short time later. A second man, aged in his 40s, was also found at the scene with injuries sustained during the incident. He was taken to University Hospital Kerry, where his injuries were assessed as not life-threatening.

A third man, also in his 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 County Kerry, where he can be questioned for a maximum period of 24 hours.

GB News reports that all three men were Somali nationals and that it is believed the injured men were stabbed. The centre at Ballymullen Barracks has been designated to house up to 50 male asylum seekers.

The Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration confirmed they were responding to a 'critical incident'. A spokesman said: 'An Garda Síochána has commenced a criminal investigation and, while this is underway, the department cannot comment further on the matter at this time.'

The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified of the death. The Garda Technical Bureau has been requested to attend the scene, which is being preserved for forensic and technical examination. A post-mortem examination will be arranged.

How it is being reported

• Man dies after stabbing at centre housing migrantsA man in his 40s was arrested.Metro · 31 Oct, 14:51
• Man dies after attack at centre housing migrants in IrelandAnother man, aged in his 40s, was arrestedIndependent World · 31 Oct, 12:53
• Man dead and another injured after attack at centre housing migrants in IrelandGardaí have launched an investigation after an assault at an International Protection Accommodation Services centre in Tralee, Co Kerry, left one man dead and another injured.The Mirror · 31 Oct, 12:24
• Man dies and another injured after attack at centre housing migrantsA man has died following an attack at a centre housing migrants in Ireland.Sky News · 31 Oct, 12:05
• Man killed after attack at centre housing migrants in Ireland as 'critical incident' declaredOne man has died following an attack at a migrant housing centre in Ireland on Saturday morning. The man was found by emergency services with serious injuries before later dying, while another man, in his 40s, was also found injured at the scene. Police have arrested a man, also in his 40s, following the attack, which took place at the International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) centre in Tralee, County Kerry. More to follow... TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Our Standards: The GB News Editorial CharterGB News · 31 Oct, 11:56

In this story: Tralee · County Kerry · Ireland · International Protection Accommodation Services · An Garda Síochána · Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

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