Arrest after man dies in suspected assault in Co Kerry

A man has been arrested after another man died in a suspected assault in Co Kerry, gardai has said.

An investigation into the suspected assault is under way.

Gardai and emergency services received a report at about 12.30am on Friday, of an unresponsive man with serious injuries outside a house at An Caislean Mor in Castleisland.

The man, aged in his 40s, was later pronounced dead at the scene. The body remains at the scene.

The offices of the State Pathologist have been informed and a post-mortem examination will take place later today.

A man, aged in his 40s, has been arrested as part of the investigation and he is currently being detained at a garda station in Co Kerry.

The scene at An Caislean Mor is currently preserved for technical examination and an investigation is ongoing, gardai said.

Anyone with any information that can assist gardai is asked to contact Tralee Garda Station on 066 7102300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any garda station.