Following an incident this morning in Cloverhill Prison, an inmate in his 40s tragically passed away, sparking an investigation by the Gardaí. The authorities were alerted to the incident, which took place just before 5.30am, prompting an emergency response. Despite receiving immediate medical attention, the individual was declared dead shortly afterwards.
In the aftermath of the event, the scene was secured by officers and prison officials for an in-depth forensic examination. As a part of the investigative process, notifications were issued to the Coroner’s office, while contributions from the State Pathologist and Garda Technical Bureau were also called for.
A Garda Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) has been assigned to spearhead the case with a Family Liaison Officer (FLO) also designated to support the bereaved family during this difficult time. Statements from the garda headquarters confirmed the ongoing nature of the investigation, assuring that upcoming developments will be reported in due course.
In other news around Ireland, a request from Israel to have peacekeepers removed from a Lebanese border outpost has been refused by Ireland and Unifil. Sinn Féin run into controversy failing to retain the Stormont security pass of a former member convicted of child sex offences. The decision to allow student housing in Donnybrook was rescinded. Meanwhile, weather warnings from Met Éireann have been expanded to include County Waterford with an orange alert amid cautions for seven other counties this Saturday.