Man found dead in graveyard after serious assault in Kerry

A man has been found dead in a graveyard following a serious assault.

Gardaí are currently attending the scene of a serious assault which occurred this morning at Rathass Cemetery, Tralee, Co. Kerry, Wednesday, October 5.

A man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene.  His body has been taken to University Hospital Kerry.

Scene is currently preserved pending a full technical examination.

No further information is available at this time.