Investigation after man dies while being arrested in Dublin

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By Robert Skates

An investigation has been launched after a man died while being arrested by Gardai in Dublin.

Officers say he became aggressive and they had to restrain him. He was being removed from a house in the city when he became unresponsive and medical assistance was called.

It's reported the man had forced his way into two houses in Walkinstown after crashing his car.

The incident has been referred to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission.

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