Ireland Case No. 10016Assault causing harm · 29 Jul 2025
Abdullah Khan's sentencing adjourned over Garda stabbing and Black Forge Inn arson
Abdullah Khan, 24, pleaded guilty to setting fire to the Black Forge Inn, a pub owned by Conor McGregor, on 25 July. On 29 July 2025 he stabbed a Garda in what the court described as an unprovoked attack. He pleaded guilty before the Special Criminal Court, before Ms Justice Karen O'Connor, to assault causing harm, production of a knife, two counts of endangerment to life, attempted assault of a second Garda, criminal damage and engaging in terrorist activity related to the arson. The matter was adjourned for mention until 13 July, with Khan remanded in continuing custody and sentencing further adjourned for a structured report.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted20 Apr
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Abdullah Khan, 24, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to a Garda and production of a knife capable of causing serious harm.
- He pleaded guilty to two counts of endangerment to life and attempted assault of a second Garda.
- He pleaded guilty to setting fire to the Black Forge Inn, a pub owned by Conor McGregor.
- Charges
- He pleaded guilty to criminal damage and to engaging in terrorist activity related to the arson.
- When
- The arson at the Black Forge Inn took place on 25 July.
- The Garda was stabbed on 29 July 2025.
- Weapon
- The Garda was stabbed with a knife in what the court described as an unprovoked attack.
- In court
- The case was heard at the Special Criminal Court before Ms Justice Karen O'Connor.
- The court said he would require significant post-release supervision and was not in a position to finalise the matter that day.
- The matter was adjourned for mention until 13 July, and the court said it would be finalised before the end of the term.
- Khan was remanded in continuing custody.
- Sentence
- Sentencing was further adjourned to allow a comprehensive and structured report to be prepared.
- Other details
- Khan said he was angry at the Irish State and wanted to stab a Garda.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whatAbdullah Khan pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to a Garda and production of a knife capable of causing serious harm. (gript.ie)
- whatHe also pleaded guilty to two counts of endangerment to life and attempted assault of a second Garda. (gript.ie)
- whatHe pleaded guilty to setting fire to the Black Forge Inn, a pub owned by Conor McGregor. (gript.ie)
- whenThe arson at the Black Forge Inn took place on 25 July. (gript.ie)
- whenThe Garda was stabbed on 29 July 2025. (gript.ie)
- weaponThe Garda was stabbed with a knife in what the court described as an unprovoked attack. (gript.ie)
- chargeHe pleaded guilty to criminal damage and to engaging in terrorist activity related to the arson. (gript.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at the Special Criminal Court before Ms Justice Karen O'Connor. (gript.ie)
- courtThe court said he would require significant post-release supervision and was not in a position to finalise the matter that day. (gript.ie)
- courtThe matter was adjourned for mention until 13 July. (gript.ie)
- courtThe court said the matter would be finalised before the end of the term. (gript.ie)
- courtKhan was remanded in continuing custody. (gript.ie)
- sentenceSentencing was further adjourned to allow a comprehensive and structured report to be prepared. (gript.ie)
- otherKhan said he was angry at the Irish State and wanted to stab a Garda. (gript.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 20 Apr2026Khan Garda stabbing sentence adjourned - Gript
Court report on guilty pleas and adjournment of sentencing to 13 July; no matching existing case.