Garda watchdog Fiosrú is investigating the death of man in custody at Dublin Garda station
An investigation has been launched by Garda watchdog Fiosrú after the death of a man in Garda custody.The man, aged in his 30s, became unresponsive while in a cell in a Dublin Garda station on Saturday. He was later pronounced dead.Attempts were made by gardaí and medical personnel to revive him. Gardaí said that the coroner has been notified.The matter has now been referred to Fiosrú The Garda watchdog has attended the scene and investigations are ongoing.In a statement, Fiosrú said that as per garda policy, it received a referral from An Garda Síochána."Fiosrú, Office of the Police Ombudsman, received a referral from An Garda Síochána on Saturday, 6 June 2026. The referral was made by a Garda Superintendent under section 203(1) of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024" they said."The referral was made following the death of an individual in the Dublin Metropolitan Region. Fiosrú’s on call team of investigators have attended the scene." "As the matter is now under investigation, pursuant to section 208(1)(b) of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, Fiosrú cannot make any further comment."Want to see more of the stories you love from Dublin Live? Making us your preferred source on Google means you’ll get more of our exclusives, top stories and must-read content straight away. To add Dublin Live as a preferred source, simply click here.Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice
