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A man in his 30s has died while in Garda custody at Kildare Garda Station, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
An investigation has been launched after a man died while being held in Garda custody at Kildare Garda Station in Ireland.
The man, who was in his 30s, was found unresponsive at approximately 9.35am on Saturday, 31 October 2026.
According to a statement from An Garda Síochána, officers provided medical assistance at the scene. However, the man was subsequently pronounced dead.
The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified.
Gardaí confirmed that the incident has been referred to Fiosrú, the Office of the Police Ombudsman, in accordance with Section 203 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024.
The referral means the circumstances surrounding the death will be subject to the relevant independent oversight procedures.
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No further details about the man's identity, the reason for his detention or the circumstances leading up to his death have been released in the statement.
The circumstances surrounding the death remain under investigation. Further information may emerge as the relevant authorities examine the incident.
The death has raised questions about what happened while the man was in custody, although no conclusions about the cause or circumstances of his death have been established publicly.
