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Update (2) - Fatal Assault at Rathass Cemetery, Tralee, Co. Kerry - 5th October 2022

Issue Date: 06/10/2022

Gardaí investigating a fatal assault in Tralee, Co. Kerry on Wednesday, 5th October 2022, have made a second arrest.

A man aged in his early 40s was arrested in Cork City this afternoon, Thursday 6th October, and taken to Tralee Garda Station where he is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

A man in his 30s arrested in the early this morning remains in Garda custody.

Investigating Gardaí continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward and for any person with camera footage to make it available to them.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room at Tralee Garda Station on 066 710 2300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

The investigation is ongoing and further updates will follow.