A prisoner died following a stabbing at Dublin’s Wheatfield Prison, authorities confirmed. Brendan Gahan, 31, was serving a two-year and nine-month sentence for drug possession. Gardaí are investigating the incident, which occurred during a routine check.
The prison has been placed on alert following the attack. Officials have not yet released details on the circumstances of the stabbing. Gahan’s death has prompted an internal review of safety protocols at the facility.
Emergency services were called to the scene, but the inmate was pronounced dead at the hospital. No other injuries were reported. The incident has raised concerns about security within the prison system.
Authorities are expected to release further details in the coming days. The case highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining safety within correctional facilities.
