Terrorist's Sentencing Delayed, Radicalization Report Needed

0:00That's your update from Europe News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. A 24-year-old man named Abdullah Khan just had his sentencing delayed by Ireland's special criminal court. He pleaded guilty to aid charges, including two terrorism counts, for stabbing a guarda and trying to torch Khanome Gregor's pub in Dublin last summer. The court wants a full-risk report from probation on his ISIS radicalization before deciding punishment. After this week, the judge made it clear, this needs heavy post-release watch because of the terror links. Khan emitted porn petrol on the Black Forge Inn's door on the 25th of July last year, and setting it a light, all fueled by his support for, jihadism, and ISIS leaders. Guarda Gary Lynch took the worst hit four days later on Capel Street, getting stabbed in the arm while Khan yelled religious chants. Lynch needed surgery for nerve damage and shared how the attack left him shocked, in pain, and stressed out long-term. The other guarda used batons and spray to fight back till bystanders helped subdue him.

1:04Khan told investigators he got radicalized online from age 18, pledged to ISIS, and targeted the pub over McGregor's far-right ties and free. Speech issues insulting his faith. His lawyer pointed to a mental breakdown after a Pakistan trip, leaving him homeless, paranoid, and isolated. The case heads back to court on the 13th of July, aiming to rap sentencing by months end if the special report lands. Officials say a bigger probe into his like-minded crew is still rolling, so expect more details soon.