A MAN HAS died, and another has been injured after an assault at an International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) Centre in Ballymullen, Tralee.

The incident happened shortly after 5.20am on Saturday morning.

Upon arriving at the scene, emergency services discovered a man with serious injuries. He was pronounced dead a short time later.

A man in his late 40s was arrested at the scene, and is currently being detained at Tralee Garda Station under section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

The man hospitalised, who is also in his 40s, is being treated for injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

A garda spokesperson said the State Pathologist has been notified and the Garda Technical Bureau has been requested to attend.

The scene is currently being preserved for forensic and technical examination.

A senior investigating officer 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 the station on 066 7102300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any other garda station.