Both groups in Laois and Offaly signed an open letter following the death of Yves Sakila.
An Garda Síochána has responded to an open letter from Africa support groups in the Midlands, following the death of Yves Sakila in Dublin.
Both organisations in Laois and Offaly signed the document, calling for stronger community engagement, a fully transparent investigation, and a review of oversight of private security personnel
Gardaí say investigations are continuing, and are being led by a Senior Investigative Officer attached to the Serious Crime Unit in Dublin's Store Street.
They say an incident room has been set up with a family liaison office appointed to the family of the deceased, and the incident is being referred to the Police Ombudsman.
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