Investigation launched after man dies in Garda custody

An investigation has been launched into the death of a man in Garda custody in Inishowen in Co Donegal.

It is understood the man died in custody at Buncrana Garda Station in the early hours of this morning.

A post mortem will be carried out later today.

No details of the man’s age or address have been released.

The matter has now been referred to the Garda Ombudsman Commission. A spokesman for the Commission said this was standard practice in such cases.