Gardai investigating the murder of Daniel McAnaspie (See previous releases below) have this morning (24th May 2010) arrested 3 men in the Blanchardstown area.
Two aged in their mid 20's and mid 30's are being detained under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act in Finglas and Blanchardstown Garda Stations respectively.
A third man aged in his mid 20's is being detained at Cabra Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act.
Garda Press Office
10.20hrs 24.5.10
Ref: 414/10
Gardai investigating the discovery of a body at Rathfeigh, Co.Meath on the 13th of May 2010, have positively identified the deceased as 17 year old Daniel McAnaspie, who had been missing since Thursday the 25th of February 2010.
Gardai are renewing their appeal for anyone with information about the disappearance and subsequent discovery Daniel's body to contact them at Blanchardstown Garda Station where the investigation is being led by Superintendent Dave Dowling.
Anyone with information is asked to call 01 666 7000 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
Previous releases below
Garda Press Office
15th May 2010
Gardai are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body at Gilliamstown, Rathfeigh, Co.Meath on the 13th of May 2010. The body was discovered by a landowner in a drain on his land at about 2.00 p.m on the 13th of May. The scene was visited by the State Pathologist and an examination was carried out at the scene by the Garda Technical Bureau.
A post mortem examination has now been completed on the body and it has revealed that the man, who is believes to have been in his late teen or early twenties, died as a result of stab wounds. Further tests (including DNA) and inquires are underway to establish the identity of the dead man and Gardai would appeal for anyone with information to contact them at Laytown Garda Station on 041 9813320.
Garda Press Office
14th May 2010 17.15
Missing person Daniel McAnaspie
Gardai in Blanchardstown are seeking the public's help in tracing the whereabouts of 17 year old Daniel McAnaspie, who is missing since Thursday the 25th February 2010 and his family are concerned for his safety.
Daniel is described as 5 foot 7 inches and slim build. He has short brown hair and was last seen at approx 4.30pm on the 25th February 2010 in Finglas, wearing a navy tracksuit bottoms, navy jacket and white runners.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Blanchardstown Garda Station on 01 6667000.
A photograph of Daniel is available on request via e-mail from the Garda Press Office at pressoffice@garda.ie.
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