A man has died following an attack at a centre which houses migrants in Ireland.

The man was found with serious injuries and later died, while a second man, aged in his 40s, was less seriously injured.

Another man, aged in his 40s, was arrested following the incident at the International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) centre in Tralee, Co Kerry.

A spokesperson for the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration said they were responding to a critical incident which took place at an IPAS Accommodation Centre in Tralee on Saturday morning.

“An Garda Síochána has commenced a criminal investigation and, while this is underway, the department cannot comment further on the matter at this time,” they said.

A Garda spokesman said they responded to a report of an assault shortly after 5.20am on Saturday at a residential property in Ballymullen.

“Upon arrival, they discovered an adult male with serious injuries; he was pronounced deceased a short time later,” they said.

“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.”

They added: “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.