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Man guilty of attempted murder of three children in Dublin

Man guilty of attempted murder of three children in Dublin

Summary

A 52-year-old man named Riad Bouchaker was found guilty of trying to kill three children and attacking four others in Dublin in November 2023. One of the children, a five-year-old girl, suffered a serious brain injury after being stabbed in the heart.

Key Facts

  • Riad Bouchaker was convicted of all eight charges, including attempted murder and serious assault.
  • The attacks happened outside a school in Parnell Square, Dublin.
  • A five-year-old girl was stabbed and left with lifelong brain damage.
  • Four other people, including children and a crèche worker, were also injured.
  • The jury reached the verdict after about six hours of discussion.
  • Sentencing will occur on 12 October, and Bouchaker will remain in custody until then.
  • The attack triggered riots across Dublin with widespread damage to shops, police vehicles, and public transport.
  • Irish police described the rioters as a far-right group causing chaos after the attack.
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