Issue Date: 31/10/2026
Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man following a fatal assault in the early hours of Saturday, 31st October 2026, in Tralee, Co. Kerry.
Shortly after 5:20am, Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of a disturbance at a residential property in Ballymullen, Tralee. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult male with serious injuries; he was pronounced deceased a short time later.
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.
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.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information that may assist the investigation to contact Tralee Garda Station on 066 7102300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.
Investigations are ongoing.
