Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7563Attempted murder · Co. Dublin

Riad Bouchaker found guilty of attempted murder of three children in Dublin

In November 2023, Riad Bouchaker, a 52-year-old Algerian national, used a large kitchen knife in an attack outside a school in Parnell Square East, central Dublin. Reports describe three young children as the attempted murder victims, and his conviction also covers attacks on Leanne Flynn and two other children and a teenager. On 1 July 2026, a jury at the Criminal Courts of Justice found him guilty of eight charges, including three of attempted murder, after more than four hours and 40 minutes of deliberation. Sentencing is scheduled for 12 October 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted1 Jul
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Riad Bouchaker, a 52-year-old Algerian national, was found guilty of eight charges.
  • Reports describe three young children as the attempted murder victims, while his conviction also covers attacks on Leanne Flynn and two other children and a teenager.
Where
The attack took place outside a school in Parnell Square East, central Dublin.
When
The incident occurred in November 2023.
Weapon
He used a large kitchen knife in the attack.
Charges
He was convicted of three counts of attempted murder, one of assault causing serious harm, three counts of assault and one of possessing a knife.
Other details
The courts service assigned an Arabic interpreter to translate the trial for him.
In court
  • A jury of nine men and three women found him guilty after more than four hours and 40 minutes of deliberation.
  • The verdict was delivered at 3.46pm on 1 July 2026 in CCJ Court 19.
  • The trial judge was Mr Justice Tony Hunt.
Sentence
Sentencing is scheduled for 12 October 2026.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe attack took place outside a school in Parnell Square East, central Dublin. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred in November 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponHe used a large kitchen knife in the attack. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationAn Arabic interpreter was assigned by the courts service to translate the trial for Bouchaker. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe was convicted on eight charges: three of attempted murder, one of assault causing serious harm, three assaults, and one of possessing a knife. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtA jury of nine men and three women found Riad Bouchaker guilty. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe jury deliberated for more than four hours and 40 minutes. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe verdict was delivered at 3.46pm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe trial judge was Mr Justice Tony Hunt. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtSentencing is scheduled for 12 October 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherRiad Bouchaker is 52 years old and an Algerian national. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHe was also convicted of attacking Leanne Flynn and two other kids and a teenager. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Jul2026
    Convictedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Riad Bouchaker case: What it was like in the courtroom as guilty verdict reached

    Reports the guilty verdict delivered at CCJ Court 19 on 1 July 2026 after more than four hours of jury deliberation, with sentencing set for 12 October 2026.

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