Arrest over death of man at Wheatfield Prison

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Wheatfield Prison

Gardai said investigations into the incident are continuing.

A man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into a death at a prison in Dublin.

The Irish Prison Service has confirmed the death of a man in his 30s occurred in custody at Wheatfield Prison on Thursday.

Gardaí said on Saturday a man in his 40s has been arrested.

A spokesperson said: “He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in Dublin.

“Investigations are ongoing.”

Wheatfield is a medium security prison for adult males.

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