A man was found dead in the toilets of the Berkeley, Lecky, Ussher (BLU) library this afternoon, The University Times has learned. A Garda spokesperson confirmed to The University Times that a death occurred on campus at around 2pm this afternoon.

The College Press Officer, Caoimhe Ní Lochlainn, confirmed to The University Times that the man was not a current student of Trinity.

The death is not being treated as suspicious, but the Garda spokesperson confirmed that a post mortem examination is due to be carried out.

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At around 1.50pm this afternoon a fire engine, two ambulances and other emergency vehicles passed through Front Square before stopping outside the Berkeley Library. Paramedics entered the building with a spinal board and a defibrillator. Most of the vehicles left soon after with library staff, paramedics and members of the Gardaí left inside.

The Berkeley, Lecky and Ussher libraries remained open for most of the afternoon, while the bathrooms and the area between the three libraries, known as the Orientation Space, were closed off.

While he was not a current student, the man had approved access to the library, Ní Lochlainn said.

She went on: “The matter is currently in the hands of the Gardaí. The College extends its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased.”

The Trinity Ents Pav Friday event has been cancelled as a mark of respect, as has the Trinity Ents event with DU Dance.