Abdullah Khan, 24, was jailed for six and a half years for setting fire to Conor McGregor's Black Forge Inn in Dublin and attacking two gardaí with a knife, the Irish Star reported.
What we know
- Abdullah Khan, 24, was jailed for six and a half years at the Special Criminal Court for setting fire to McGregor's Black Forge Inn pub in Dublin and attacking two gardaí with a knife.
- Khan pleaded guilty to all eight offences, and the sentences run concurrently.
- The fire was set on July 25, 2025; the attack on gardaí was on July 29, 2025 on Capel Street.
- On the terrorist-activity charge for the fire Khan received seven years and six months with the final year suspended for four years; he must engage with probation for four years after release.
Abdullah Khan, 24, has been jailed for six and a half years for setting fire to the Black Forge Inn, the Dublin pub owned by Conor McGregor, according to the Irish Star. He was sentenced at the Special Criminal Court by Ms Justice Karen O'Connor and had pleaded guilty to all eight offences. The sentences run concurrently.
The charges said that on July 25, 2025, Khan poured petrol on the front door of the pub on Drimnagh Road and lit it with a match. On the charge of engaging in terrorist activity by setting the fire, he received seven years and six months with the final year suspended for four years.
On July 29, 2025, on Capel Street, he assaulted Garda Gary Lynch, causing him harm, and attempted to assault Garda Patrick Nevin. He also produced a knife and admitted two counts of endangerment. Khan must engage with the probation service for four years after his release. McGregor is recovering from ACL surgery.
The charges said that on July 25, 2025, Khan poured petrol on the front door of the pub on Drimnagh Road and lit it with a match. On the charge of engaging in terrorist activity by setting the fire, he received seven years and six months with the final year suspended for four years.
On July 29, 2025, on Capel Street, he assaulted Garda Gary Lynch, causing him harm, and attempted to assault Garda Patrick Nevin. He also produced a knife and admitted two counts of endangerment. Khan must engage with the probation service for four years after his release. McGregor is recovering from ACL surgery.
- Summary
- Abdullah Khan, 24, was jailed for six and a half years for setting fire to Conor McGregor's Black Forge Inn in Dublin and attacking two gardaí with a knife, the Irish Star reported.
- Key points (one per line)
- Khan pleaded guilty to eight offences; the sentences run concurrently.
He poured petrol on the pub door on July 25, 2025 and lit it; four days later he assaulted a garda and produced a knife.
He must engage with probation for four years after release.
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