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Tragic Death at Wheatfield Prison | Leeds News

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A man in his thirties died tragically inside Wheatfield Prison on August 13th after being fatally stabbed — sparking a full-scale investigation by the Irish Prison Service, An Garda Síochána, and the Inspector of Prisons. All deaths in custody are thoroughly reviewed, with the Coroner’s Office set to determine the cause. The prison service has extended heartfelt condolences to the family, who are being supported by a dedicated liaison officer. A Senior Investigating Officer now leads the Garda probe, awaiting post-mortem results and technical assistance from the Garda National Technical Bureau as they work to uncover every detail in this deeply troubling incident. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2bb4036cfb6527a3

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