Man arrested after inmate death in Wheatfield prison

A man has been arrested after a prisoner died following an assault at Wheatfield Prison in Dublin on Thursday night.

The man in his 40s is currently detained at a garda station in Dublin.

The deceased prisoner, 39-year-old Brendan Gahan from Tallaght, was serving a sentence of two years and nine months for possession of drugs for sale or supply.

Yesterday, gardaí were at the prison to investigate what had been described as a violent death.

The Irish Prison Service said that all deaths in custody are investigated by the Inspector of Prisons and gardaí.

In a statement, it said: "The Irish Prison Service wish to express our condolences to the deceased's family and friends.

"Next of kin have been informed."