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28/07/2014
Inmate Dies At Mountjoy Prison
An investigation has been launched after an inmate was found dead in a cell at Mountjoy Prison.
It is understood the man, who was in his 30s, was found collapsed in his cell at around 3.30am on Saaturday morning.
He was taken to the Mater Hospital, but was pronounced dead a short time later. A post-mortem will be carried out.
No further details are available.
(JP/CD)
It is understood the man, who was in his 30s, was found collapsed in his cell at around 3.30am on Saaturday morning.
He was taken to the Mater Hospital, but was pronounced dead a short time later. A post-mortem will be carried out.
No further details are available.
(JP/CD)
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