An investigation has been launched following the death of a man while in Garda custody.

The man, aged in his 30s, was found unresponsive at around 9.35am on Saturday, October 31.

He had been held at Kildare Garda Station.

A statement from An Garda Síochána confirmed they provided medical assistance at the scene. The man was subsequently pronounced dead.

Gardaí said: ‘Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man in Garda custody in Kildare Garda Station on Saturday 31st October 2026.

‘The man, aged in his 30s, was found unresponsive at approximately 9.35am while in custody. Gardaí provided medical assistance at the scene.

‘The man was subsequently pronounced deceased. The Office of the State Pathologist has been notified.’

Gardaí added that the incident has been referred to Fiosrú, the Office of the Police Ombudsman, as required by Section 203 of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024.