Man dies in Garda custody at Kildare station

A man in his 30s has died while in custody at a Garda station in Kildare, prompting an independent investigation by the police watchdog, Fiosrú. The man was found unresponsive at approximately 9:35 am on Saturday. Although Gardaí provided medical assistance at the scene, he was pronounced dead shortly after.

Under the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024, the incident has been referred to Fiosrú, the Office of the Police Ombudsman, for an independent examination. This referral is mandatory in cases involving the death or serious injury of a member of the public following contact with Gardaí. The investigation will determine whether any act or omission by Gardaí contributed to the death. The Office of the State Pathologist has also been notified. No details regarding the man's identity, the reason for his detention, or the cause of death have been released.