Case No. 2224Attempted murder, assault causing serious harm, possession or production of a knife · Co. Dublin · 23 Nov 2023
Man charged over Parnell Square attack to be assessed by neuropsychologist
Riad Bouchaker, 50, charged with the attempted murder of three schoolchildren and assault causing serious harm to a care worker at Parnell Square, Dublin, in November 2023, is to be assessed by a neuropsychologist at the Central Criminal Court. The matter was adjourned until next month.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged26 Feb
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whereThe attack took place at Parnell Square, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident occurred outside a school on the afternoon of 23 November 2023. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA neuropsychologist will assess Riad Bouchaker. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA psychiatrist has assessed the accused but deemed a further neuropsychologist assessment necessary. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationLawyers have secured the required expert but do not yet have a time frame for the report. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeBouchaker is charged with the attempted murder of two girls and one boy. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeHe is also charged with assault causing serious harm to a care worker and possession or production of a knife. (irishtimes.com)
- courtMr Justice Paul McDermott adjourned the matter until next month. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 26 Feb2025Man charged over Parnell Square attack to be assessed by neuropsychologist
Pre-trial hearing at the Central Criminal Court where a psychiatrist's assessment led to a further neuropsychologist assessment being ordered; matter adjourned until next month.
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