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24/04/2009
Prisoner's Death Probed
Two separate investigations are under way after a prisoner was found dead in his cell at Limerick Prison.
The man, who was in his 30s, was found in his cell at around 8pm last night.
While it is understood foul play is not suspected, the investigations are being carried out by the gardaí and the Prison Service.
Limerick Prison is a medium security facility which has 270 male and 20 female inmates from all over Munster.
(BMcC/JM)
The man, who was in his 30s, was found in his cell at around 8pm last night.
While it is understood foul play is not suspected, the investigations are being carried out by the gardaí and the Prison Service.
Limerick Prison is a medium security facility which has 270 male and 20 female inmates from all over Munster.
(BMcC/JM)
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