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Case No. 2090Assault (stabbing), attempted murder · Co. Dublin · 23 Nov 2023

Parents of girl injured in Parnell Square stabbing share recovery update

The parents of a five-year-old girl critically injured in the 23 November 2023 stabbing outside Coláiste Mhuire on Parnell Square, Dublin, have shared an update on her recovery after 281 days in Temple Street Children's Hospital, noting she can now engage in conversations with her eyes, smiles, and sounds resembling words. Riad Bouchaker, 50, remains before the courts charged with three counts of attempted murder and other offences.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Mar
  5. Convicted13 Mar
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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32 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBoth families live in the same house. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe woman and the victim argued upstairs about drying laundry. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man slapped the victim, who lost her balance before going to the kitchen. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man pushed the victim before punching her face, neck and back. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe woman slapped the victim, causing breathing difficulties. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man pulled the victim's hair and kicked her in the kitchen. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man hit the victim on the back of the neck and threw her against the back door. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe man told his wife to get out of the house. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe victim was taken to hospital and treated for bruises and soft tissue injuries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe victim left the home and has been living in emergency accommodation since then. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe victim and the man have children, one of whom passed away shortly after the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe victim said she expected support, protection and care when she married but got abuse, insults and beatings. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatA five-year-old girl was critically injured in a stabbing on Parnell Square (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe girl can now hold a paintbrush and create art with some assistance (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe girl can engage in conversation with her eyes, smiles, and sounds resembling words (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatTwo other young children and a carer were also injured in the stabbing (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred at an address in Co. Dublin in August 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe stabbing took place outside Coláiste Mhuire on Parnell Square (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe stabbing occurred on 23 November 2023 (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí noticed discoloured swelling on the victim's forehead, small cuts, and bruises when they arrived. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe man was arrested and denied the allegations when interviewed. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationNothing of evidential value was obtained when the woman was interviewed. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe man (38) was convicted of two counts of assault causing harm and one count of common assault. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe woman (41) was convicted of two counts of assault causing harm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeRiad Bouchaker, 50, is charged with three counts of attempted murder (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with one count of producing and possessing a kitchen knife (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with three counts of assault causing harm (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with one count of assault causing serious harm (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe trial took place at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court in February 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtRiad Bouchaker is currently before the courts (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe defendants have no previous convictions. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe family's GoFundMe page has raised approximately €130,000 (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Mar2025
    In courtirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Parents of girl injured in Parnell Square attack make major announcement

    Parents share detailed update on the girl's recovery progress after her release from Temple Street in August 2024; confirms suspect Riad Bouchaker is before the courts on multiple charges including three counts of attempted murder.

    victim, 5, femaleaccused, Riad Bouchaker, 50, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Riad Bouchaker
  2. 13 Mar2025
    Convictedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Man convicted over assaulting wife after row about drying laundry

    Details of the assault, victim impact statement, and adjournment for sentencing on 27 March 2025.

    victim, femaleconvicted, 38, maleconvicted, 41, female