The trial of Riad Bouchaker, 52, of no fixed address, continues at Dublin’s Central Criminal Court over a knife attack at Parnell Square East on November 23, 2023. He is charged with the attempted murder of three children—two girls and one boy—and with assault causing serious harm to a childcare worker, Leanne Flynn. Sources report that the jury views CCTV footage showing movements of a man around the city centre in the hours before the attacks. Testimony also includes accounts from those present, including the childcare worker describing the attack and the injuries and harm she says were inflicted.

Several outlets describe in-court accounts from the attacker and/or witnesses about his mindset and claims during the incident. One report says a man described punching the stabbing suspect to save children. Another describes the defendant’s statements, including challenges to suggestions about choosing children, and references to his denial of the charges. Irish Independent and other outlets also report that Bouchaker is found guilty of attempted murder of three children, with sentencing expected later this year, while the broader trial coverage has included the viewing of CCTV and evidence presented to the jury.