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Irish Daily Mirror
17 hours ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Moment suspected extremist allegedly sets fire to Conor McGregor's pub
This is the shocking moment a suspected Islamic extremist is alleged to have set fire to the front of a pub owned by Conor McGregor. CCTV footage of the incident from an external camera at The Black Forge Inn in south Dublin shows a male, dressed all in black, pouring what is believed to be a flammable liquid at the entrance of the €2million pub. In the 33 second footage released by McGregor the male then stands back and appears to light a match and throws it on the ground. Flames and smoke then appear at the front of the pub while the male is then seen running away. Conor McGregor in the Black Forge Inn (Image: Instagram/ Conor McGregor) Last Friday, a suspected Jihadi was arrested by detectives from the Garda's main anti-terror outfit the Special Detective Unit, or SDU, as part of the investigation into the July 25 arson attack on Mr McGregor's Black Forge Inn in south Dublin. The male was taken out of a prison in Leinster last Friday afternoon on a so-called section 42 warrant – a required judicial approval to take an inmate out of jail. The fire caused damage to the front panel of Conor McGregor's Black Forge Inn in Walkinstown, south Dublin. The suspect arrested over it was released on Saturday evening. (Image: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin) The suspect was held for 24 hours and he was released without charge on Saturday evening and returned to the custody of the Irish Prison Service. Gardai confirmed to The Irish Mirror that the suspect was released without charge on Saturday evening – but the force added that investigations were continuing. A spokesman told us: 'The individual was released without charge on Saturday evening. Investigations are ongoing.' Workmen repair damage this morning caused by a small fire overnight to Conor McGregor's Black Forge Inn in Crumlin (Image: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin) The investigation into the July 25 attack in Walkinstown, south Dublin was being led by gardai from Crumlin station – but the Mirror revealed on Saturday that the SDU was now leading the probe. The man is currently before the courts over an alleged serious assault – but we cannot identify that incident for legal reasons. But we can reveal that SDU are now involved in both investigations and are examining the theory that both were linked to Islamic extremism. Gardai confirmed the SDU arrested a man over the arson attack in a statement to the Mirror on Saturday morning. The statement said: 'Gardaí attached to An Garda Síochána's Special Detective Unit have arrested a male in connection with the investigation into criminal damage at a licensed premises in the South Dublin area on Friday, 25th of July 2025. 'The male, aged in his 20s, was arrested yesterday, 8th of August 2025 and remains detained at a Garda station in the Dublin region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. 'An Garda Síochána has no further comment at this time.' Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Sunday World
3 days ago
- Sunday World
Suspect arrested in prison over Conor McGregor Black Forge Inn arson attack
Detectives will probe whether the attack on the Black Forge Inn is connected to the disgraced MMA's star's high profile anti-immigrant stance Firefighters at the scene after arson attack on Conor mcGregor's Black Forge pub A suspect, arrested by the garda's anti-terror unit in connection with an arson attack on Conor McGregor's pub, was being held on remand in Cloverhill prison in connection with a separate violent attack at the time of his arrest. The suspect, who cannot be named as he is before the courts in connection with that attack, was removed from the prison under section 42 of the Criminal Justice Act, by detectives from the Special Detective Unit, on Friday. It's understood officers identified the man from CCTV harvested from the Black Forge Inn in south Dublin from the night of the attack on July 25. The CCTV system captured the suspect as he set fire to some cardboard and placed it at the front entrance of the pub before leaving the scene. Firefighters at the scene after arson attack on Conor mcGregor's Black Forge pub News in 90 Seconds - Aug 9th The perpetrator made no efforts to hide his identity and detectives began treating the incident as one of criminal damage. A spokesperson for Dublin Fire Brigade said a report of a fire at a premises on the Drimnagh Road was made around 3am on Friday morning, July 25. 'Firefighters from Dolphin's Barn were mobilised to the address and on arrival found a small fire at the front of the building,' they said. 'Using a high-pressure hose reel, one fire engine dealt with the incident and no injuries were reported.' Detectives from the SDU are this weekend questioning the suspect in the blaze and will establish whether the attack on McGregor's pub and a separate violent attack he carried out in the city are connected. Detectives will also probe whether the attack on McGregor's pub is connected to the disgraced MMA's star's high profile anti-immigrant stance. McGregor has repeatedly said that he will run in this year's presidential election and has shared strong anti-immigrant rhetoric online. McGregor has also been criticised previously over what was labelled an Islamophobic tweets when he referred to MMA rival Khabib Nurmagomedov's wife as a 'towel' in a post featuring two pictures of the Russian fighter's wife wearing the traditional Islamic face veil. The investigation into the attack in Walkinstown was being led by gardai from Crumlin Garda station –but in a statement gardai yesterday confirmed the matter is now being dealt with by the Special Detective Unit. Conor McGregor 'Gardaí attached to An Garda Siochana's Special Detective Unit have arrested a male in connection with the investigation into Criminal Damage at a licensed premises in the South Dublin area on Friday, 25th of July 2025.' Gardai have 24 hours, not including breaks, to quiz the suspect before he must be returned to Cloverhill Prison or charged. The July 25th incident was not the first occasion in which the Black Forge has been targeted. McGregor bought the pub for €2m in 2020 and later spent an additional €1m on renovations. In January 2022, the pub was targeted in a petrol bomb attack which failed to ignite, and no damage was caused in the incident. McGregor later shared a social media post in which he offered a €50,000 reward for information on the person responsible. In the since-deleted social media post, the fighter asked for help identifying the 'little deli-chicken head' suspected of carrying out the arson. The Black Forge Inn in Crumlin was targeted shortly before midnight on January 12, 2022, when a bottle containing an accelerant was lit and thrown at the rear of the property. Gardaí said no significant damage was caused and no arrests were made in connection with that attack.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Man, 20, arrested in connection with attempted arson attack at Conor McGregor's Dublin pub
It is currently unknown what the motive was for the arson attack BLAZE PROBE Man, 20, arrested in connection with attempted arson attack at Conor McGregor's Dublin pub A MAN has been arrested in connection with the attempted arson attack at Conor McGregor's Dublin pub last month. The Black Forge Inn pub suffered criminal damage on July 25 when the arsonist used a flammable liquid at the front of the premises and set it on fire. Advertisement 4 A man has been arrested in connection with the arson attack at the pub Credit: � 2025 PA Media, All Rights Reserved 4 The shocking incident occurred on Friday, July 25 Credit: X / dubslife1 4 It was the second time that the McGregor's pub was targeted in an arson attack Credit: Refer to Caption The man was arrested on Friday by the gardai attached to the Special Detective Unit (SDU). SDU regularly deals with serious threats against the State and is engaged in investigations into arson and terrorist offences. He remains detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in the Dublin region. It is currently unknown what the motive was for the arson attack. Advertisement The spokesperson for Gardai added: "Gardaí attached to An Garda Síochána's Special Detective Unit have arrested a male in connection with the investigation into Criminal Damage at a licensed premises in the South Dublin area on Friday, 25th of July 2025,' a garda spokesperson said this morning. "The male, aged in his 20s, was arrested yesterday, 8th of August 2025 and remains detained at a Garda station in the Dublin region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. "An Garda Síochána has no further comment at this time." The cops confirmed that the investigation is still ongoing. Advertisement Flames were visible coming from the UFC fighter's establishment in the early hours of Friday, July 25, with smoke seen emerging from the entrance to the building. Dublin Fire Brigade and gardai rushed to the scene when the alarms were raised. Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads The fire crew from Dolphins Barn used a high-pressure hose reel and one fire engine to combat the fire. They confirmed that there were no injuries at the scene following the incident. Advertisement Gardai were examining the CCTV from the area in a bid to identify the suspect earlier in the investigation. They were also examining the scene of the arson attack in a bid to gather evidence. This is the second time McGregor's pub has been targeted in an arson attack. In 2022, a petrol bomb was thrown at the bar but it failed to ignite. Advertisement Following that incident, McGregor also installed bullet proof windows in the pub.
Sunday World
3 days ago
- Sunday World
Man (20s) arrested over attempted arson at Conor McGregor's Black Forge pub
The man was arrested on Friday by gardaí attached to the Special Detective Unit. Fire breaks out at Conor McGregor's Black Forge this morning as Gardai and fire services tackle the blaze A man in his 20s has been arrested by gardaí in connection with an incident of criminal damage at Conor McGregor's Black Forge Inn pub in Dublin. The man was arrested on Friday by gardaí attached to the Special Detective Unit. Flames were visible coming from the Black Forge Inn on the Drimnagh Road in Dublin 12 early on Friday morning, July 25, with smoke seen emerging from the entrance to the building. "Gardaí attached to An Garda Síochána's Special Detective Unit have arrested a male in connection with the investigation into Criminal Damage at a licensed premises in the South Dublin area on Friday, 25th of July 2025,' a garda spokesperson said this morning. 'The male, aged in his 20s, was arrested yesterday, 8th of August 2025 and remains detained at a Garda station in the Dublin region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. Conor McGregor. Photo: Collins Courts 'An Garda Síochána has no further comment at this time,' the spokesperson said. Dublin Fire Brigade and gardaí attended the scene and no injuries were reported following the incident, which gardaí said was being investigated as one of criminal damage. News in 90 Seconds - Aug 9th A spokesperson for Dublin Fire Brigade said the report of a fire at a premises on the Drimnagh Road was made around 3am on the Friday morning. "Firefighters from Dolphins Barn were mobilised to the address and on arrival found a small fire at the front of the building,' they said. "Using a high pressure hose reel, one fire engine dealt with the incident and no injuries were reported. The scene was handed over to gardaí.'
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Irish Independent
Man (20s) arrested in connection with attempted arson at Conor McGregor's Dublin pub
The man was arrested on Friday by gardaí attached to the Special Detective Unit. Flames were visible coming from the Black Forge Inn on the Drimnagh Road in Dublin 12 early on Friday morning, July 25, with smoke seen emerging from the entrance to the building. "Gardaí attached to An Garda Síochána's Special Detective Unit have arrested a male in connection with the investigation into Criminal Damage at a licensed premises in the South Dublin area on Friday, 25th of July 2025,' a garda spokesperson said this morning. 'The male, aged in his 20s, was arrested yesterday, 8th of August 2025 and remains detained at a Garda station in the Dublin region under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. 'An Garda Síochána has no further comment at this time,' the spokesperson said. Dublin Fire Brigade and gardaí attended the scene and no injuries were reported following the incident, which gardaí said was being investigated as one of criminal damage. A spokesperson for Dublin Fire Brigade said the report of a fire at a premises on the Drimnagh Road was made around 3am on the Friday morning. "Firefighters from Dolphins Barn were mobilised to the address and on arrival found a small fire at the front of the building,' they said. "Using a high pressure hose reel, one fire engine dealt with the incident and no injuries were reported. The scene was handed over to gardaí.'
