Cloverhill Prison in Dublin
An investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the death of a male prisoner at Cloverhill Prison in Dublin.
The death occurred in the early hours of this morning.
Shortly after 5:30am, gardaí and emergency services were alerted by prison authorities to an incident within the prison.
A man, aged in his 40s, was injured during the incident and received treatment from emergency services, however, he was pronounced deceased a short time later.
The scene remains preserved for a full forensic and technical examination.
The coroner has been notified and the services of the State Pathologist and Garda Technical Bureau have been requested.
A Garda Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been appointed to lead the investigation and a Family Liaison Officer (FLO) has been assigned to the family of the deceased.
“The investigation is ongoing and further updates will follow,” a garda spokesperson said.
