Hunt for arsonist as Conor McGregor's Dublin pub targeted in fire attack as ‘flammable liquid' used to torch entrance
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An arson attack occurred at Conor McGregor's Black Forge Inn in Dublin
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Emergency services were seen combating the spread of the fire
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McGregor responded to the incident with a social media post
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It's understood the suspect used a flammable liquid at the front of the premises before setting it on
Officers were also examining the scene of the arson attack in a bid to gather evidence.
The incident will be investigated as
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Gardai are also trying to establish a motive for the arson attack.
The former cage fighter is believed to be overseas but is aware of the attack.
We contacted the bar today but no one was available for comment.
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One source said: "Some type of flammable liquid was used at the entrance to the pub before being set alight.
"There was a small fire at the door that was quickly brought under control.
"One individual was involved in the incident and quickly ran from the scene.
"Thankfully there was no one around at the time and nobody was injured."
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MOTIVE BEING SOUGHT
Investigators are now trying to establish a motive for the incident.
One local told us: "The homes near the pub were woken up by the sound of fire engines and sirens.
"The fire was extinguished pretty quickly and then the guards were back first thing to examine the pub.
"It's hard to know who was behind this attack because he's not popular with everyone in this community."
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ONGOING INVESTIGATION
Gardai confirmed an investigation was ongoing.
A spokesperson said: "Gardai attended the scene of an incident of criminal damage at a licenced premises on the Drimnagh Road, Crumlin that occurred at approximately 3am on Friday 25 July.
"The fire was extinguished by the Dublin Fire Brigade.
"No injuries have been reported.
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'SCENE PRESERVED'
"The scene is currently preserved and a technical examination will be conducted in due course. Investigations are ongoing."
A spokesperson from Dublin Fire Brigade added: "Firefighters from Dolphin's Barn were mobilised to the address and on arrival found a small fire at the front of the building.
"Using a high pressure hose reel, one fire engine dealt with the incident and no injuries were reported. The scene was handed over to Gardai."
SECOND ARSON ATTACK
This is the second time McGregor's pub has been targeted in an arson attack.
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In 2022, a petrol bomb was thrown at the bar but it failed to ignite.
Following that incident, McGregor also installed bullet proof windows in the pub.
The investigation into the latest attack is being led by officers from Crumlin Garda station.
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This is the second time McGregor's pub has been targeted in an arson attack
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Gardai are currently investigating the arson attack
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