Emergency services were called to the scene at an apartment on Tone Street, Ballina(Image: Google Maps)

Man dies following violent apartment incident in Ballina, Mayo as gardai seal off scene

24 Oct 2024, 07:54 by Anita McSorley · Irish Mirror

Gardai are investigating a fatal assault that happened in a Co Mayo apartment late on Wednesday night. Emergency services were called to the scene at a property on Tone Street, Ballina, shortly after 11.45pm.

A man, aged in his 50s, was found inside an apartment with serious injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two men, aged in their late 20s and early 30s, have since been arrested in connection with the violent incident.

The scene has been preserved for a forensic and technical examination, while the services of the Garda Technical Bureau and State Pathologist have been requested.

The local Coroner has been notified, a Senior Investigating Officer has been appointed to lead the investigation, an incident room has been established at Ballina Garda Station and a Family Liaison Officer has been appointed to support the deceased’s family. A post-mortem examination has also been arranged.

Gardai are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact them. A Garda spokesman said: "Gardai are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a male in his late 50s following an incident in Ballina, County Mayo, on Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024.

"Shortly after 11:45pm, Gardaí were alerted to an incident at a residential property on Tone Street, Ballina. A male in his late 50s was found inside an apartment on the premises with serious injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Two individuals, both males in their late 20s and early 30s, have been arrested in connection with the incident and taken to a Garda station in the North Western Region. They are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984.

"The local Coroner has been notified and the services of the Garda Technical Bureau and State Pathologist have been requested. A Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation and an incident room has been established at Ballina Garda Station. A Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has also been appointed to support the deceased’s family. The scene has been preserved for a forensic and technical examination and a post-mortem examination has been arranged.

"Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward, particularly anyone with camera footage, including dashcam recordings from road users in the Tone Street area and nearby locations around the time of the incident."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Ballina Garda Station at 096 20550, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

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