National court archive ยท 2026-03-27
Alleged Parnell Square attacker is fit to stand trial, judge rules
At a glance
- Crime
- attempted murder
- People
- Riad Bouchaker, Tony Hunt
- Locations
- Parnell Square, Dublin, Parnell Square East
- Court
- Central Criminal Court
- Outcome
- will face trial on June 8
Summary
Mr Justice Tony Hunt ruled that Riad Bouchaker is fit to stand trial over charges arising from the Parnell Square East incident, including the attempted murder of two girls and one boy and assault causing serious harm to a care worker. The judge said Bouchaker has cognitive limitations but can understand the charges and mount a defence with accommodations. A three-week Central Criminal Court trial was set for June 8, with fitness to remain under review.
Original reporting: courtsnewsireland.ie