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Gardaí are investigating a suspected fatal assault on a male that occurred in the early hours of Friday, June 28 in Castleisland.
At approximately 12:30am, Gardaí and emergency services received a report of an unresponsive male with serious injuries outside a residence at An Caislean Mor in Castleisland.
The man, aged in his 40s, was later pronounced deceased at the scene. The body remains at the scene.
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The offices of the State Pathologist have been informed and a post-mortem examination will take place later today.
A man in his 40s has been arrested as part of this investigation and he is currently being detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in Co. Kerry.
The scene at An Caislean Mor is currently preserved for technical examination and an investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with any information that can assist Gardaí with this investigation is asked to contact Tralee Garda Station on 066 7102300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
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