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Trial of alleged Parnell Square attacker to be given priority
Summary
The Central Criminal Court has ordered that the trial of Riad Bouchaker, aged 50, be prioritised because some of the alleged victims are children. Bouchaker faces charges of attempting to murder two girls and a boy, assault causing serious harm to a care worker, and possession or production of a knife. The case arose from an incident on 23 November 2023 at Parnell Square, Dublin, where Bouchaker allegedly assaulted a care worker and attempted to kill three children. Lawyers for Bouchaker have informed Judge Paul McDermott that they are awaiting a psychiatric report. The psychiatrist, who had requested a neuropsychologist's report, has received it and will complete her assessment within three weeks. Judge McDermott has urged all parties to expedite the matter, noting that the trial will be revisited on 15 June. The Department of Justice has introduced a protocol to fast‑track trials involving children, aiming to conclude the process within one year where possible.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Trial of alleged Parnell Square attacker to be given priority. Charges or matters: assaulting a care worker and attempting to murder three children at Parnell Square in Dublin, must be given priority due to the youth of some of the alleged victims, a judge has said; the attempted murder of two girls and one boy. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- June 15 Incident
- November 23rd, 2023 Incident
- 2025-05-28 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the attempted murder of two girls and one boy (Alleged Or Contested)
Accused
Charges: assaulting a care worker and attempting to murder three children at Parnell Square in Dublin, must be given priority due to the youth of some of the alleged victims, a judge has said; the attempted murder of two girls and one boy (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Parnell Square
- Central Criminal Court
- The Central Criminal Court
- Parnell Square
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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