Man arrested following investigation into death of man in Cloverhill

Gardaí at Ronanstown continue to investigate all the circumstances surrounding the death of a prisoner at Cloverhill Prison in Dublin on Saturday, October 5.

This afternoon, Gardaí arrested a male (aged in his 30s) on suspicion of murder. He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in West Dublin.

Investigations are ongoing.

Shortly after 5:30 a.m., Gardaí and emergency services were alerted by prison authorities to an incident within the prison. A man in his 40s, who was injured during the incident, received treatment from emergency services but 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.