Man sent forward for trial over Dublin mosque arson
A man has been sent forward for trial, accused of carrying out an arson attack at a Dublin mosque and putting lives at risk.
Saeid Khosroabadi, a 41-year-old man from Seville Place in Dublin 1, has been forwarded for trial over an arson attack at the Faizan E Madinah Mosque on Talbot Street. The incident occurred just before 3.30pm on June 29th.
The Iranian national was initially charged with arson and criminal damage to the mosque. On July 1st, bail was denied, and he was remanded in custody. Additional charges were brought against him by Garda Shane Costello, alleging he endangered lives during the blaze.
At a recent hearing, the Director of Public Prosecutions directed a trial on indictment, and the State presented him with a book of evidence. Judge Alan Mitchell subsequently granted a return for trial order, sending Khosroabadi forward to the Dublin Circuit Court for listing on October 8th. He was once again remanded in custody.
Emergency services responded to the scene, deploying over 20 firefighters, four engines, and gardaí. Thick smoke engulfed the street, prompting the safe evacuation of premises. No injuries were reported, although several individuals, including children, were present within the mosque when the fire ignited.
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