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06 Sept 2025

Three males arrested in connection with attack and murder of Croatian nationals in Dublin

Josip Štrok, 31, died in Tallaght Hospital on Wednesday, April 3

Three males arrested in connection with attack and murder of Croatian nationals in Dublin

Josip Štrok (r), 31, died in Tallaght Hospital on Wednesday, April 3

Gardaí investigating the murder of Josip Štrok and a serious assault on a man which occurred in Clondalkin, Dublin 22 on March 30, 2024, have arrested three men.

The men were arrested this morning Thursday, April 25, 2024, by Gardaí attached to the Clondalkin District and GNBCI.

All three are currently detained at Garda Stations in the DMR under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

David Družine and his friend Josip Štrok, who are Croatian nationals, were told to "speak English" by their attackers on the night of the incident.

Josip Štrok, 31, died as a result of the injuries sustained from the attack in Tallaght Hospital on Wednesday, April 3.

Speaking to RTÉ, David Družine said he has "limited" recollection of the incident and doctors say he was lucky to survive the attack.

Gardaí are continuing to appeal to anyone who may have information on this incident to contact them at Clondalkin Garda Station on 01 666 7600 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

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