Man sent forward for trial over Dublin mosque arson

A man accused of carrying out an arson attack at a Dublin mosque and putting lives at risk has been sent forward for trial.

Saeid Khosroabadi, 41, of Seville Place, Dublin 1, was arrested following a fire at the doorway of the Faizan E Madinah Mosque on Talbot Street, in the north inner city, just before 3.30pm on 29 June.

Mr Khosroabadi, an Iranian national, was originally charged with committing arson, causing criminal damage at the mosque.

Bail was denied on 1 July, when he was remanded in custody.

Last week, he was held further by Cloverhill District Court after Garda Shane Costello brought an additional charge for endangering life in connection with the blaze.

Appearing again at the same court, the Director of Public Prosecutions directed trial on indictment, and the State served him with a book of evidence.

Judge Alan Mitchell granted a return for trial order sending Mr Khosroabadi forward to the Dublin Circuit Court where the case will be listed for mention on 8 October. He was further remanded in custody.

Emergency services, including over 20 firefighters, four engines, and gardaí, responded after thick smoke engulfed the street.

The premises were safely evacuated with no reported injuries.

Several people, including children, were present inside the mosque when the blaze broke out.