Ireland Sentencing of Abdullah Khan adjourned over Dublin pub arson and garda stabbing
Abdullah Khan pleaded guilty to eight charges relating to arson, assault and engaging in terrorist activity over an arson attack on the Black Forge Inn, Drimnagh Road, Dublin 12, on 25 July 2025, which a news article describes as Conor McGregor's pub. On 29 July 2025 a garda, Gary Lynch, was stabbed in the arm on Capel Street, and Khan was charged with two counts of engaging in terrorist activity or terrorist-linked activity. The Special Criminal Court adjourned sentencing for a probation report on Khan's radicalisation, and the sources give 20 April 2026 and 13 July as adjournment dates. Khan remains in custody.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted1 Apr
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Abdullah Khan pleaded guilty to eight charges relating to arson, assault and engaging in terrorist activity.
- Where
- The arson was at the Black Forge Inn, Drimnagh Road, Dublin 12, which a news article describes as Conor McGregor's pub.
- The stabbing of a garda took place on Capel Street on 29 July 2025.
- When
- The arson took place on 25 July 2025.
- Cause
- The pub was set alight by pouring petrol on the front door and lighting it with a match.
- Weapon
- Khan stabbed Garda Gary Lynch in the arm with a knife while shouting Allahu Akbar.
- Other details
- Garda Lynch suffered two lacerations to his arm that needed stitches and nerve damage that required surgery.
- Khan remains in custody.
- Investigation
- The Special Detective Unit became involved over concern that Khan had been radicalised by Islam.
- Charges
- Khan was charged with two counts of engaging in terrorist activity or terrorist-linked activity.
- In court
- Sentencing before the Special Criminal Court was adjourned for a probation report addressing Khan's radicalisation.
- The sources give 20 April 2026 and 13 July as adjournment dates, with 13 July given for an update.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe arson was at the Black Forge Inn, Drimnagh Road, Dublin 12. (thejournal.ie)
- whereThe stabbing of a garda took place at Capel Street on 29 July 2025. (thejournal.ie)
- whenThe arson offence was on 25 July 2025. (thejournal.ie)
- causeThe pub was set alight by pouring petrol on the front door and lighting it with a match. (thejournal.ie)
- weaponKhan stabbed Garda Lynch in the arm with a knife while shouting Allahu Akbar. (thejournal.ie)
- investigationThe Special Detective Unit became involved because of concern that Khan had been radicalised by Islam. (thejournal.ie)
- chargeKhan was charged with two counts of engaging in terrorist activity or terrorist-linked activity. (thejournal.ie)
- courtKhan previously pleaded guilty to eight charges. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe court adjourned the matter to 13 July for an update. (thejournal.ie)
- courtThe court requested a structured probation report addressing Khan's radicalisation. (thejournal.ie)
- otherGarda Lynch suffered two lacerations to his arm that required stitches and nerve damage that required surgery. (thejournal.ie)
- otherKhan remains in custody. (thejournal.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 1 Apr2026Sentencing for jihadist who set Conor McGregor’s pub on fire and stabbed a garda adjourned
Sentencing hearing before the Special Criminal Court was adjourned on 20 April 2026 for a probation report; the article gives background on the offences and the accused's motivation as stated in garda interviews.
convicted, Abdullah Khan, 24, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Abdullah Khanvictim, Gda Gary Lynch, male, irish (judged from name)Gda Gary Lynch