The attacker, 23-year-old Irish-born Abdullah Khan from north Dublin, faces charges of assault causing serious harm, knife possession, arson at Conor McGregor’s pub, and terrorism links. Fellow officers and a bystander swiftly tackled Khan after the unprovoked strike. The reposted footage has prompted views praising the quick response alongside questions about unarmed policing and false claims labeling Khan a foreigner, despite court-confirmed Irish citizenship. Garda representatives called the assault shocking but highlighted effective training and gear.