Man dies after suspected stabbing in Co Kerry

A man in his 50s has died after being found with serious injuries in an apartment in Co Kerry.

Gardai in Tralee are investigating the incident.

Shortly after 7 pm on Sunday, Gardaí and emergency services attended an apartment in the Abbey Court apartment complex, Tralee, where a man in his 50s was discovered with serious injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

Gardaí have since arrested an individual in connection with the incident.

The male, understood to be in his 50s, is currently being questioned at Tralee garda station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.

The local coroner has been notified and the services of the State Pathologist and Garda Technical Bureau have been requested by investigating Gardaí.

Gardaí said that a technical examination of the scene and a post-mortem examination will take place tomorrow morning.

An incident room has been established at Tralee Garda Station. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, and is particularly appealing to anyone who was in the vicinity of Abbey Court apartments and Denny Lane/Street areas between 6.30 pm and 7 pm this evening to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Tralee Garda Station at (066) 710-2300 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800-666111.

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