Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4638Attempted murder, assault causing harm, assault causing serious harm · Co. Dublin

Girl injured in Parnell Square stabbing makes 'great progress' as she turns seven

The family of a girl seriously injured in the November 2023 Parnell Square stabbings says she is making great progress in her recovery and is back at school full time. Riad Bouchaker (50) is before the courts facing attempted murder and assault charges.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe girl was seriously injured in the Parnell Square stabbings. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whereThe attack happened outside a Gaelscoil on Parnell Square in Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe attack happened in November 2023. (dublinlive.ie)
  • chargeRiad Bouchaker faces three charges of attempted murder. (dublinlive.ie)
  • chargeRiad Bouchaker also faces charges of producing and possessing a kitchen knife, three charges of assault causing harm and one of assault causing serious harm. (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtRiad Bouchaker is currently before the courts. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherTwo other children and a creche worker, Leanne Flynn Keogh, were also injured and treated in hospital before being discharged. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe girl was discharged from Temple Street Hospital on 30 August 2024, after 281 days. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherIn May 2025 the girl's family announced that she was back at school full time. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Nov2025
    In courtdublinlive.ie, follow-up
    Girl injured in Parnell Sq attack makes 'great progress' as she enjoys birthday

    Family update on the victim's recovery and the discharge from hospital, with the accused's court charges reported for the first time in this article.

    victim, 7, femalevictim, Leanne Flynn Keogh, irish (judged from name)Leanne Flynn Keoghvictimvictimaccused, Riad Bouchaker, 50, named, non-irish (judged from name)Riad Bouchaker