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'No, we don't do things like this' - witness describes 'chaos' following knife attack on children

Summary

A receptionist at an English Language school in Dublin described the chaos that followed a knife attack on children. She heard a colleague scream 'the kid is dead' as she saw a girl being treated by paramedics and a man unconscious nearby. The witness, Luciana Yaya, recognized the man as the same individual who had earlier entered the school. She described the man as being chubby, wearing a brown coat and a beanie hat with a visible scar on his face. The trial of Riad Bouchaker, who is accused of attempting to murder three children and seriously injuring a care worker, continues. Evidence presented included a bloodstained jacket belonging to the care worker and a 24cm carving knife found in a rucksack at the scene. The trial is expected to last up to five weeks, with the jury considering the testimonies of witnesses and the exhibits presented.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'No, we don't do things like this' - witness describes 'chaos' following knife attack on children. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• November 23rd, 2023 Incident
• 2026-06-12 Publication

Why: 30pm and she noticed him because she didn't think he looked like a student. CNI source report

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report