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Inquiry into inmate's death at Mountjoy Prison

Mountjoy Prison - Man had been due for release
Mountjoy Prison - Man had been due for release

Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an inmate at the training unit in Mountjoy Prison in Dublin this morning.

The 35-year-old man, who was due for release today, was serving an eight-year sentence for drug offences.

It is understood that he died from natural causes.

However a post mortem will be carried out.