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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4677Assault causing serious harm, criminal damage by fire, terrorist-linked activity · Co. Dublin

Man charged over stabbing of garda and fire at Black Forge Inn, Dublin

Abdullah Khan, 23, has been charged with causing serious harm to a garda, criminal damage by fire at the Black Forge Inn, and terrorist-linked offences, and was remanded in custody. The DPP has directed that he be tried in the Special Criminal Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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17 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe injured garda was a young probationary member of the force who received hospital treatment. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe alleged incident happened on Capel Street in the north inner city, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged incident on Capel Street took place on July 29th at about 6pm. (irishtimes.com)
  • weaponHe was also charged with producing a knife capable of causing serious injury. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was initially charged with assault causing harm to a garda under section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThe section 3 charge was withdrawn and replaced with a section 4 charge of causing serious harm to the garda. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was charged with criminal damage in connection with a fire at the Black Forge Inn on the Drimnagh Road, Walkinstown, Dublin 12, on July 25th. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe was charged with two offences under section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Act 2005 for engaging in terrorist activity or terrorist-linked activity. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtMr Khan appeared at Cloverhill District Court for his seventh hearing since being charged on July 31st. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe has not yet applied for bail. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe made no reply when the new charge was put to him. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtHe was remanded in custody to appear again the following Wednesday while prosecutors complete a book of evidence. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe DPP has directed that Mr Khan be tried in the non-jury Special Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe accused has yet to indicate a plea. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe section 4 charge can be punishable by a life sentence on conviction. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMr Khan was arrested at the scene. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherReporting restrictions on Mr Khan's address have been continued for public safety reasons. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Nov2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Man accused of stabbing garda and setting fire to McGregor pub has assault charge upgraded

    Reports the upgrade of the assault charge from section 3 to section 4 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, the Special Criminal Court direction, and the other charges, including terrorist activity, arson and endangerment, against the accused.

    accused, Abdullah Khan, 23, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Abdullah Khanvictim