Gardaí not expected to charge asylum seeker with terror offences

The Irish Examiner understands the man's emailed threats relating to 'national security' are being assessed in the context of his psychiatric condition

Gardaí told the court that the application for an extension was based on a belief he potentially posed a threat to public security, had not made reasonable efforts to establish his identity and had acted in a manner that could undermine the international protection system. File picture: Dan Linehan

Gardaí are not expected to bring terrorism charges against an asylum seeker over alleged threats to carry out a mass shooting.

The individual is currently in detention in prison under asylum legislation based on garda fears he is a risk to public safety. He is due back in court this Friday.