Man found dead in Castlereagh Prison believed to be from Donegal

The Irish Prison Service has confirmed that there was a death in custody this morning.

The person has not been named, but we understand the death took place in Castlereagh Prison, and it was a man in his 20’s from Donegal.

The prison service says next of kin have been notified.

In a statement, the Irish Prison Service says the death will be investigated by themselves,  the Inspector of Prisons and An Garda Síochána, where circumstances warrant.

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