Man accused of murdering his wife and two children found dead in prison 

A spokesperson for the Irish Prison Service confirmed the death of a prisoner in the Midlands Prison

Sameer Syed,  who was due to stand trial next week, accused of murdering his wife and two children. Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

A man in his 30s who was due to stand trial next week accused of the murder of his wife and two children has been found dead in prison.

Sameer Syed was discovered at his cell in Midlands Prison on Thursday, and an investigation may now take place into the circumstances of his death.