The 24-year-old man who was charged in relation to the stabbing of a Garda four days after he set fire to a pub owned by Conor McGregor has been brought before the Special Criminal Court.
Abdullah Khan, who has an address in North Dublin, appeared before Ms Justice Karen O’Connor this morning, where his sentencing was further adjourned to allow for the preparation of a “comprehensive and structured” report, as he will “require significant post-release supervision”.
Khan, who is of Pakistani origin, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to the Garda and production of a knife capable of causing serious harm, two counts of endangerment to life, as well as attempted assault of a second Garda who was present at the time.
He also pleaded guilty to setting fire to the Black Forge Inn on the 25th of July before he stabbed the Garda on the 29th of July 2025.
Khan, whose address has been withheld by court order, pleaded guilty to criminal damage as well as engaging in terrorist activity related to the act of arson.
He shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ as he stabbed the Garda with a knife in the unprovoked attack, later saying that he was loyal to the founder of the Islamic terrorist group. Abu Musab Al-Zarqaw.
Ms Justice Karen O’Connor adjourned the matter for mention until the 13th of July, where an update on the progress of the report is expected.
The court said that because Khan will “quite clearly” need “significant post-release supervision” that it was “not in a position to finalise the matter today” due to the aspects of radicalisation which became clear from the evidence.
Khan said that he was “angry” at the Irish State and that he wanted to stab a Garda.
Justice O’Connor said that the matter would be finalised before the end of the term and apologised to the injured party, who was in court, for the delay. The court expressed its gratitude for his attendance.
Khan was remanded in continuing custody.