A man has died following an incident involving two men at Cloverhill Prison in Dublin.

Gardaí said they were called to the prison shortly after midnight last night.

A man in his late 30s was treated by emergency services but pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

Investigators said the death followed an “incident involving two male prisoners in custody at the prison.”

Gardaí are following a definite line of inquiry.

The man’s body remains at the scene which has been preserved for a full forensic and technical examination.

The Coroner has been notified and the State Pathologist is expected at the prison later today.

The investigation is ongoing.