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Alleged Parnell Square attacker is fit to stand trial, judge rules
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.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Alleged Parnell Square attacker is fit to stand trial, judge rules. Charges or matters: assaulting a care worker and attempting to murder three children on Parnell Square in Dublin, will face trial on June 8 after a judge found that his mental impairment does not prevent him participating in the legal process; a serious offence, knows the difference between right and wrong, and is capable of entering a plea and instructing his solicitors; the attempted murder of two girls and one boy, as well as with assault causing serious harm to a care worker. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- June 8 Hearing Or Sentence
- Monday, June 8 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 21 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 23 Incident
- November 23, 2023 Incident
- 2026-03-27 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: assaulting a care worker and attempting to murder three children on Parnell Square in Dublin, will face trial on June 8 after a judge found that his mental impairment does not prevent him participating in the legal process; a serious offence, knows the difference between right and wrong, and is capable of entering a plea and instructing his solicitors; the attempted murder of two girls and one boy, as well as with assault causing serious harm to a care worker (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Parnell Square
- Central Criminal Court
- Parnell Square
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