CONOR PUB ATTACK SUSPECT BACK IN JAIL

A SUSPECTED Islamic extremist is back in prison after gardai investigating an arson attack on a pub owned by Conor McGregor released him without charge.

- BY MICHAEL O'TOOLE Crime and Defence Editor

The Irish Mirror has confirmed the suspected jihadi was returned to prison on Saturday evening - 24 hours after his arrest.

He was arrested on Friday by the Garda’s main anti-terror outfit the Special Detective Unit, or SDU.

He was held as part of the investigation into the July 25 arson attack the Black Forge Inn in south Dublin.