Courts / Dublin / Report

Jihadist who carried out terrorist knife attack on gardai part of 'wider group', court told

Summary

The Special Criminal Court heard that Abdullah Khan, who pleaded guilty to eight charges, described himself as a Salafi jihadist and was part of a wider like-minded group. The prosecution said he set fire to the Black Forge Inn and later stabbed Garda Gary Lynch in Dublin while attacking with a knife. Sentencing was adjourned to April 20 and Khan was remanded in continuing custody.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jihadist who carried out terrorist knife attack on gardai part of 'wider group', court told. Charges or matters: eight charges. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• July 25, 2025 Incident
• July 29, 2025 Incident
• April 20 Adjournment
• 2026-03-23 Publication

Why: He later explained that from the age of 18 he had started listening to people like al-Zarqawi online and his beliefs progressed in his early 20s. CNI source report

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial

Related court reports

• Man charged with having 56k child abuse images and videos remanded on bail
• Ex-Dáil hopeful's allegations against former employer 'complete fantasy', WRC told
• Mater must pay €10k to worker who said he was wrongly accused of abusing patient
• 'I think we know I won't be getting bail' - Daniel Kinahan charged with directing criminal organisation
• Letting agent who claimed alleged domestic violence victim abandoned tenancy by fleeing to refuge must pay €14.7k
• 77-year-old with 470 convictions told Luas staff to 'f**k off'

Read the original CNI report