Man arrested in Garda probe into prison assault allegation

A man in his 20s was arrested this morning at the Midlands Prison in Portlaoise as part of a Garda investigation into an assault causing harm, which is alleged to have taken place in the Midlands Prison on Saturday.

This morning, Tuesday, investigating Gardaí from the Serious Crime Unit, Laois/Offaly Garda Division arrested the man.

He is currently being detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in the Eastern Region.

Investigations are ongoing.