Limerick man arrested over fatal incident in Kerry
Gardaí were alerted to an alleged assault in the early hours of Monday morning
THE MAN, aged in his 30s, arrested in connection with a fatal incident in Kerry is from County Limerick, Limerick Live has learned.
Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the death of a man, which occurred following an incident in Knockanure, Co Kerry, in the early hours of this morning, Monday, May 27. Knockanure is located only a couple of miles from the Kerry / Limerick border.
Limerick Live understands the man arrested by gardai has an address in west Limerick and is known to gardai. He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a garda station in the Kerry Division.
Gardaí and emergency services were alerted at approximately 12.30am regarding an alleged assault in the Knockanure village area, said a garda spokesperson.
"Upon arrival, a man aged in his 40s was discovered with fatal injuries. He was pronounced deceased at the scene and his body has been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Kerry for post mortem," said the garda spokesperson.
The local coroner has been informed and the services of the state pathologist requested. A scene is currently held for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.
A second man, aged in his 20s, was arrested this Monday afternoon in connection with this investigation and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a garda station in the Kerry Division.
A senior investigating officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the inquiry, and an incident room has been established at Listowel garda station.
Gardaí are appealing to the public for information in relation to this incident.
Any road users who were travelling in the vicinity of Knockanure village between 12am and 1am and may have camera footage (including dash cam) are asked to make this available.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Listowel garda station on 068 50820, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800, 666 111 or any garda station.