A 33-year-old inmate at the Midlands Prison in Co Laois was discovered deceased in his cell on April 20, 2025. He had a sentence of three years and eight months for various criminal convictions, notably a serious assault. His family has been informed of his passing. Investigations by the Irish Prison Service and the Office of the Inspector of Prisons are underway, although no initial signs suggest foul play. This incident occurs against a backdrop of significant overcrowding in the facility, operating at 113% capacity with 1,011 inmates.
The inmate's sudden death is now the subject of multiple investigations, necessitating inquiries by the Irish Prison Service, the Office of the Inspector of Prisons, and An Garda Siochana.
As with all deaths in custody, the circumstances warrant investigations, and the cause of death will ultimately be established by the Coroner's Office.
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