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Witness Appeal - Serious Assault at Rathass Cemetery, Tralee, Co. Kerry. 5th October 2022

Issue Date: 05/10/2022 

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the fatal assault of a man this morning in Tralee, Co. Kerry, Wednesday, 5th October 2022. Gardaí and Emergency Services attended the grounds of Rathass Cemetery in Tralee following reports of an altercation involving a group of people. 

A man in his 40s was discovered with serious injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene by ambulance personnel and his body taken to University Hospital Kerry.  A woman aged in her 40s was also taken to University Hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries. The Coroner has been notified and state PM has been requested. 

The scene is currently preserved by Kerry Divisional Scenes of Crime Unit for a full technical examination. An incident room has been established at Tralee Garda Station and a Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed. 

Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward and for any person with camera footage to make it available to them.

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