A man aged in his 50s has died after he was discovered with serious injuries in Co. Kerry.
Gardai and Emergency Services were called to the scene at an apartment in the Abbey Court complex in Tralee shortly after 7pm on Sunday.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
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Gardai have arrested a man in his 50s in relation to the incident, and he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at Tralee Garda Station.
The local Coroner has been notified, and the services of the State Pathologist and Garda Technical Bureau have been requested by investigating Gardaí.
The body of the man remains at the scene, which is currently preserved. A technical examination of the scene and a post-mortem examination will be conducted Monday morning.
An incident room has been established at Tralee Garda Station, and an initial case conference has been held by investigators.
A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí in Tralee are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in his 50s following an incident in Tralee, County Kerry on Sunday, May 22, 2022.”
They added: “Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and are particularly appealing to those who were in the vicinity of Abbey Court.
“Apartments and Denny Lane / Street areas between 6:30pm and 7:00pm this evening to come forward.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Tralee Garda Station (066) 710 2300 or the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111.
“Investigations are ongoing.”
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