Gardaí investigate fatal stabbing in Tralee

The Garda has begun an investigation into the death of a 47-year-old man after a stabbing incident in Tralee today.

The Garda has begun an investigation into the death of a 47-year-old man after a stabbing incident in Tralee today.

The man, who is believed to have been originally from Georgia, was taken to Tralee General Hospital following reports of an altercation at apartments in Westward Court in the town at around 2.30pm.

He later died from his injuries.

A Garda spokesperson said the scene has been preserved for a technical examination and the State Pathologist's office has been informed.

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