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Case No. 5176Attempted murder; assault causing serious harm · Co. Dublin · 23 Nov 2023

Family of girl injured in Parnell Square stabbing shares recovery update

The family of a five-year-old girl critically injured in the Parnell Square stabbing on 23 November 2023 shared a nine-month recovery update, noting she was discharged from Temple Street Children's Hospital before Christmas and is continuing rehabilitation. Riad Bouchaker, 50, of no fixed abode, has been charged with attempted murder of three children and assault causing serious harm to care assistant Leanne Flynn Keogh.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged29 Aug
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatA five-year-old girl was critically injured in an alleged stabbing on Parnell Square. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatTwo other children and care assistant Leanne Flynn Keogh were also injured in the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 23 November 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe family received the phone call at 1:45pm on the day of the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeRiad Bouchaker, 50, of no fixed abode, has been charged with attempted murder of the three children. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeRiad Bouchaker has been charged with assault causing serious harm to the woman. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe girl was discharged from Temple Street Children's Hospital prior to Christmas. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA fundraiser called Barróg do Chailín Beag (A Hug For A Little Girl) was set up for the girl. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe fundraiser surpassed its initial target of €500, raising €98,290. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe girl was brought back to life by the team at Temple Street Children's Hospital. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Aug2024
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Family of girl injured in Parnell Square attack taking 'blessings as they come'

    Family GoFundMe update on the five-year-old girl's recovery nine months after the Parnell Square stabbing; confirms charges against Riad Bouchaker and notes the fundraiser has raised €98,290.

    victim, 5, femalevictim, Leanne Flynn Keogh, female, irish (judged from name)Leanne Flynn Keoghaccused, Riad Bouchaker, 50, named, non-irish (judged from name)Riad Bouchaker