Fatal assault on Adnan Asic

Gardaí in Blanchardstown have today arrested a man (aged in his 40’s) in connection with the death of Adnan Asic (60 years old) in the Dublin 15 area in the early hours of Saturday, October 22, 2022. 

An Garda Síochána has now commenced a murder investigation. 

In a statement, a Garda spokesperson said:  

“The arrested man is currently detained pursuant to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984, at a Garda station in north Dublin area. 

“Gardaí are renewing their appeal to any person who was in the vicinity of Blanchardstown Road North, the Old Navan Road and Blanchardstown Shopping Centre and surrounding areas between 12am and 3am on Saturday 22nd October 2022, and observed any activity which drew their attention, to come forward.

“In particular, anyone who saw two men together at the junction of Blanchardstown Road North and the Old Navan Road, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15 in the early hours of 22nd October 2022. 

“Any road users (particularly taxi drivers) or pedestrians who were travelling in these areas at these times who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) are asked to make this footage available to Gardaí. 

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01 666 7000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

“Investigations are ongoing.”