Issue Date: 24/10/2022
Gardaí in Blanchardstown are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the death of Adnan Asic, 60 years.
In the early hours of Saturday 22nd October 2022, Adnan Asic was walking towards Blanchardstown Road North coming from the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre. He was violently assaulted and has died as a result of his injuries.
Adnan is originally from Bosnia but he has lived in Ireland for over 30 years.
A post-mortem examination was conducted on the evening of Saturday, 22nd October 2022, by State Pathologist Dr. Linda Mulligan, at Dublin City Mortuary, the results are not being released for operational reasons.
An incident room has been established at Blanchardstown Garda Station and the investigation is being carried out under the direction of a Senior Investigating Officer.
A Family Liaison Officer has been appointed and continues to keep the family informed of the investigation.
Gardaí are continuing to appeal to any person who were in the vicinity of Blanchardstown Road North at the junction with the Old Navan Road or the N3 (Mulhuddart) Flyover and surrounding areas between 2am and 3am on Saturday, 22nd October, 2022, to contact the investigation team at Blanchardstown Garda Station.
In particular, An Garda Síochána are appealing for any road users (particularly taxi drivers) 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.
