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Case No. 5441Attempted murder (stabbing) · Co. Dublin · 23 Nov 2023

Girl injured in Parnell Square stabbing may leave hospital before autumn

On 23 November 2023, a five-year-old girl was injured in a knife attack outside Coláiste Mhuire on Parnell Square, Dublin, along with two other children and a creche worker, Leanne Flynn Keogh, who was hurt while trying to protect them. A man named as Riad Bouchaker has been charged with the attempted murder of the three children and causing serious harm to the care worker. He remains in custody awaiting trial. In a GoFundMe update reported on 18 July 2024, the girl's family said she may leave hospital before autumn, is in great spirits and is doing well despite a stomach bug.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged18 Jul
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Three children were injured in a knife attack outside Coláiste Mhuire on Parnell Square.
  • The injured victims include a five-year-old girl, one of the three children hurt in the attack.
Where
The stabbing took place outside Coláiste Mhuire on Parnell Square, although one article headline gives the location as Parnell Street.
When
The stabbing took place on 23 November 2023.
Weapon
The attack was described as a knife attack.
Other details
  • Creche worker Leanne Flynn Keogh was also injured while trying to protect the children.
  • The girl's family said in a GoFundMe update that she may be able to leave hospital before autumn.
  • The family said the girl is in great spirits and doing well with her feeds and therapies despite a stomach bug.
Charges
A man named as Riad Bouchaker has been charged with the attempted murder of the three children and causing serious harm to the care worker.
In court
The accused remains in custody awaiting trial.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe stabbing took place outside Coláiste Mhuire on Parnell Square. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe stabbing took place on November 23, 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponThe attack was described as a knife attack. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeA man has been charged with the attempted murder of the three children and causing serious harm to the care worker. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe accused remains in custody awaiting trial. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe five-year-old girl is one of three children who were injured in the stabbing. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherA creche worker was also injured while trying to protect the children. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe girl's family say she may be able to leave hospital before autumn. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe family say the girl is in great spirits and is doing well despite a stomach bug. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jul2024
    Chargedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Girl injured in Parnell Street stabbing could be out of hospital 'before Autumn'

    Family GoFundMe update on the injured girl's recovery, and confirmation that a man has been charged and is in custody awaiting trial.

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