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Drogheda
Investigation launched after death of man in garda custody
The man, who was in his 50s, was arrested yesterday under public order legislation.
AN INVESTIGATION HAS been launched after the death of a man who was found unresponsive in a holding cell at Drogheda garda station yesterday.
The man, who was in his 50s, had been arrested yesterday under public order legislation. Gardaí said he was discovered unresponsive in a holding cell at the garda station and was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
The Garda Ombudsman’s office was notified and has conducted an assessment.
A garda spokesperson said An Garda Síochána will continue to take the lead in the case and a full investigation will be carried out to establish the facts and circumstances surrounding the death of the man.
Arrangements are being made with the coroner for a post-mortem examination to be carried out.
GSOC said it is also examining the matter.
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