Man dies in garda custody after collapsing in cell

A 52-year-old man has died after collapsing in a cell in a garda station.

Wed, 25 May, 2011 - 17:47

A 52-year-old man has died after collapsing in a cell in a garda station.

The Garda Ombudsman is investigating the death of Hugh Brien in the Mater Hospital in the early hours of this morning.

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