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Dublin Man Admits Terrorism Offences Over McGregor Pub Arson and Garda Knife Attack

The Special Criminal Court remanded Abdullah Khan in custody pending reports ahead of a March 23 hearing.

Overview

  • Khan, 24, pleaded guilty to eight counts at the non-jury Special Criminal Court, including two for engaging in terrorist or terrorist-linked activity.
  • Prosecutors said he set fire to the front of the Black Forge Inn on July 25, 2025, damaging the pub owned by Conor McGregor.
  • Four days later on Capel Street, he produced a knife, injured one garda, attempted to harm another, and faced two endangerment counts.
  • CCTV captured both incidents, and images from the arson and the street attack were widely circulated online.
  • Ms Justice Karen O’Connor adjourned the case for victim impact statements, with the defense seeking a psychological report and the matter listed for March 23.