Gardaí launch major investigation after man dies in apparent assault in Kerry

A major Garda investigation has been launched in Kerry after a man died following an apparent assault overnight.

Gardaí say they are currently 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."

Gardaí and Emergency services rushed to the scene at approximately 12:30am regarding after reports of the alleged assault in the Knockanure village area.

Upon arrival, a man aged in his 40s was discovered with fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene and his body has been removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Kerry for post mortem.

The local Coroner has been informed and the services of the State Pathologist have been requested.

A scene is currently held for examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.

A man, aged in his 30s, has been arrested in connection with this incident and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda Station in the Kerry Division, gardaí confirmed.

"A senior investigating officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the inquiry, and an incident room has been established at Listowel Garda Station," a statement added.

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 12:00am and 1:00am 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.