Man dies in Waterford Garda custody

Gardaí in Waterford are investigating the death of a man (59) who died while in Garda custody on Saturday.

Gardaí in Waterford are investigating the death of a man (59) who died while in Garda custody on Saturday.

The man was arrested in Waterford city on Saturday under the Criminal Justice ( Public Order ) Act, 1994.

He was taken to Waterford Garda station where he became unwell.

The man was removed to Waterford General Hospital where he later pronounced dead.

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A Garda Superintendent from outside the Garda Division has been appointed to investigate the man's death.