Investigation launched after inmate found dead in Portlaoise Prison
Published 4th Jan 2024, 19:33 GMT
The prisoner was found dead in his cell in Portlaoise Prison on Thursday
An investigation is underway following the death of an inmate in Portlaoise Prison on Thursday.
The Irish Prison Service issued a brief statement in relation to the death on Thursday afternoon.
“The Irish Prison Service can confirm that there was a death of a person in custody at Portlaoise Prison on 04th January 2024 and the next of kin have been notified.
This death in custody will be investigated by the Irish Prison Service, The Inspector of Prisons and An Garda Síochána, where circumstances warrant,” a spokesperson confirmed.
“The cause of death is determined by the Coroner’s Office,” they said.
It’s being reported the dead man is in his mid 30s and originally from Dublin.