Sentencing of Abdullah Khan put back to November

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The Special Criminal Court has put back the sentencing of Abdullah Khan, who pleaded guilty to eight charges including two terrorist offences, until 2 November. Khan appeared by video link from prison and was remanded in custody. The hearing was delayed because a judge who had heard the evidence was unwell.

Khan pleaded guilty to stabbing Garda Gary Lynch on Capel Street on 29 July 2025 and to setting fire to the Black Forge Inn on 25 July 2025. His defence barrister had previously told the court that Khan was in a mental health crisis.