Murder accused found dead in jail

A YOUNG man awaiting trial for the murder of a pensioner was found dead yesterday morning in Midlands Prison.

The inmate’s death is thought to be the second drug-related fatality in the jail in the last three months.The 22-year-old was named yesterday as Gerard Cullen-Brady, from Clondalkin, west Dublin.

Prison staff representatives yesterday expressed concern at the drugs problem in the jail and have sought a meeting with prison service management.

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