16/11/2012

Homeless Man Found Dead In Tralee

A Polish man has been found dead in an unoccupied house in Tralee town centre, the second homeless person to die in Kerry in recent weeks.

Gardaí in Tralee are trying to trace the relatives Slawomir Marerewicz (59), who had been here for five years.

He was found slumped on the floor of the house at Ballymullen before lunchtime on Tuesday by workmen at the property to do some work.

He was pronounced dead at the scene and was identified by a social welfare card, a passport and a driving licence.

Polish police agencies have been asked to assist in seeking his relatives.

(H)


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