Investigation into death of homeless man in garda custody

AN internal garda investigation swung into operation yesterday into the death of a man who spent time in garda custody.

The preliminary findings of yesterday’s post-mortem examination showed the man died from natural causes. The deceased, a 59-year-old homeless man, died when his health deteriorated after he was arrested and detained by gardaí in Waterford city.

No claims have been made that the man’s death was in any way connected to the actions, or lack of actions, of gardaí.