Ireland Abdullah Khan sentencing hearing over Dublin pub arson and garda stabbing
Abdullah Khan, a 24-year-old man, was involved in an arson at the Black Forge Inn on Drimnagh Road, Dublin 12, on 25 July 2025. Four days later, on 29 July 2025 at Capel Street, Garda Gary Lynch was stabbed in the arm, and Khan was charged with two counts of engaging in terrorist activity or terrorist-linked activity and two counts of endangerment of two gardaí. Khan previously pleaded guilty to eight charges, and at a sentencing hearing at the Special Criminal Court gardaí described his motivation and Isis ideology. The judge adjourned sentencing to 20 April and remanded Khan in continuing custody, and the garda investigation remains ongoing.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court1 Mar
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A fire was set at the Black Forge Inn, a pub that a headline describes as Conor McGregor's pub.
- Where
- The arson took place at the Black Forge Inn on Drimnagh Road, Dublin 12.
- When
- The arson was committed on 25 July 2025.
- The attack on gardaí took place on 29 July 2025 at Capel Street.
- Other details
- Garda Gary Lynch was stabbed in the arm and suffered two lacerations and nerve damage that required surgery.
- Weapon
- The suspect ran up behind the gardaí carrying a knife and stabbed Garda Lynch in the arm.
- Cause
- Khan said he wanted to send a message to McGregor and others with a right-wing mindset not to insult the prophet Muhammed.
- Khan said he had pledged his allegiance to Isis during garda interviews.
- Charges
- Khan was charged with two counts of engaging in terrorist activity or terrorist-linked activity and two counts of endangerment of two gardaí.
- In court
- Khan pleaded guilty to eight charges at a sentencing hearing at the Special Criminal Court.
- The judge adjourned sentencing to 20 April and remanded Khan in continuing custody.
- Sentence
- No sentence has yet been passed.
- Investigation
- Gardaí said the investigation is ongoing with lines of inquiry still open.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe arson took place at the Black Forge Inn on Drimnagh Road, Dublin 12. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe arson was committed on 25 July 2025. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe garda attack took place on 29 July 2025 at Capel Street. (thejournal.ie)
- weaponKhan ran up behind the gardaí carrying a knife and stabbed Garda Lynch in the arm. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationGardaí said an investigation is ongoing with lines of inquiry still open. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeKhan was charged with two counts of engaging in terrorist activity or terrorist-linked activity. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeKhan was charged with two counts of endangerment of the two gardaí. (thejournal.ie)
- courtKhan previously pleaded guilty to eight charges. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe judge adjourned sentencing to 20 April and remanded Khan in continuing custody. (thejournal.ie)
- otherKhan said he wanted to send a message to McGregor and others with a right-wing mindset not to insult the prophet Muhammed. (thejournal.ie)
- otherGarda Lynch suffered two lacerations to his arm and nerve damage that required surgery. (thejournal.ie)
- otherKhan said he had pledged his allegiance to Isis during garda interviews. (thejournal.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 1 Mar2026Man who set fire to Conor McGregor's pub and stabbed garda was inspired by Isis founder, court hears
Sentencing hearing at the Special Criminal Court. Khan pleaded guilty to eight charges, sentencing was adjourned to 20 April, and he remains in custody. Gardaí describe his motivation and Isis ideology, and say the investigation is ongoing.
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