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22/05/2014
Ombudsman Investigate Death Of Man After Leaving Custody
An investigation has been launched into the death of 23-year-old man a short time after leaving garda custody.
The Garda Ombudsman, who are investigating the death, say that on Wednesday 21 May, 2014, a man was arrested by gardaí in Maynooth and taken to Leixlip Garda Station. It is understood that the man was intoxicated when arrested.
Upon arrival at the station, an ambulance was called and the man was then take to James Connolly Memorial Hospital. He was pronounced dead a short time later on Wednesday afternoon.
The incident was referred to the Garda Ombudsman in accordance with Section 102 of the Garda Síochána Act. GSOC’s investigation is at an early stage.
The identity of the deceased cannot be released until all family members have been informed.
(MH/CD)
The Garda Ombudsman, who are investigating the death, say that on Wednesday 21 May, 2014, a man was arrested by gardaí in Maynooth and taken to Leixlip Garda Station. It is understood that the man was intoxicated when arrested.
Upon arrival at the station, an ambulance was called and the man was then take to James Connolly Memorial Hospital. He was pronounced dead a short time later on Wednesday afternoon.
The incident was referred to the Garda Ombudsman in accordance with Section 102 of the Garda Síochána Act. GSOC’s investigation is at an early stage.
The identity of the deceased cannot be released until all family members have been informed.
(MH/CD)
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