Investigation after man held in garda station dies

Breaking Fiosrú investigation after man held in Kildare Garda Station dies

Updated / Saturday, 31 Oct 2026 17:06

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An investigation is under way following the death of a man who was in garda custody in Kildare Garda Station.

The man, who was in his 30s, was found unresponsive at around 9.30am. He received medical assistance from gardaí but was was subsequently pronounced dead.

In a statement, Fiosrú, the Office of the Police Ombudsman, said that its investigators attended the scene and an independent investigation is ongoing.

Fiosrú said its investigations relate to incidents involving contact with gardaí where a member of the public has died or been seriously injured.

"A referral does not necessarily mean a garda or gardaí have been accused of wrongdoing," it said.

"Instead, it means that Fiosrú should independently investigate the incident to ascertain whether or not the act or omission of a garda or gardaí may have resulted in the death of, or serious harm to, a person."