Man dead and another injured after attack at centre housing migrants in Ireland

Man dead and another injured after attack at centre housing migrants in Ireland Gardaí 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. A man has died and another injured following an attack at a centre housing migrants in Ireland. Emergency services raced to the International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) centre in Tralee, Co Kerry, to reports of an assault at around 5.20am this morning (Saturday). One man was found with serious injuries and pronounced dead a short time later, while a second man in his 40s was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening. Another man, also in his 40s, was arrested at the scene in connection with the investigation. A spokesperson for the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration said they were responding to a critical incident which took place at an IPAS Accommodation Centre in Tralee on Saturday morning. "An Garda Síochána has commenced a criminal investigation and, while this is underway, the department cannot comment further on the matter at this time,” they said. A Garda spokesman said the force responded to reports of an assault at a residential property in Ballymullen. “Upon arrival, they discovered an adult male with serious injuries; he was pronounced deceased a short time later,” they said. “A second man, aged in his 40s, also sustained injuries during the incident and was taken to University Hospital Kerry. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. “Another man, also in his late 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 Co Kerry.” They added: “The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified and the Garda Technical Bureau has been requested to attend. "The scene is being preserved for forensic and technical examination. “A post-mortem examination will be arranged. “A senior investigating officer (SIO) has been appointed and an incident room is being established at Tralee Garda Station.” Gardai is now appealing to anyone with information that may assist with the investigation to contact Tralee Garda Station on 066 7102300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.