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Ten Convicted in Brutal Bentilee Petrol Bombing Case

2/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ten men were convicted after an 11-week trial over the December 16, 2021 petrol bombing in Bentilee.
Shakil Uddin was convicted of attempted murder and arson in the same case.
Other men pleaded guilty to related charges.
The attack injured a 31-year-old woman and her daughter with 65% and 15% burns, while they escaped by jumping from a window.
Sentencing dates for the convicted individuals are yet to be determined.

History

Historical Context

The Birmingham pub bombings on November 21, 1974, orchestrated by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA), killed 21 people and injured 182, marking one of the deadliest attacks during the Troubles. This violence intensified public fear and scrutiny of the IRA, reflecting ongoing tensions in Northern Ireland. The recent petrol bombing in Bentilee echoes this legacy, highlighting persistent issues of community safety and crime.

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Story summary

Ten men were convicted after an 11-week trial over the December 16, 2021 petrol bombing in Bentilee.
Shakil Uddin was convicted of attempted murder and arson in the same case.
Other men pleaded guilty to related charges.
The attack injured a 31-year-old woman and her daughter with 65% and 15% burns, while they escaped by jumping from a window.
Sentencing dates for the convicted individuals are yet to be determined.

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