Parnell Square attacker Riad Bouchaker found guilty of attempted murder of three children
Riad Bouchaker has been found guilty of the attempted murder of three children during a 2023 attack in Dublin. The incident, which also involved serious harm to a childcare worker, previously triggered significant civil unrest in the city.
Why it matters
The verdict concludes a high-profile criminal case that had profound social and political repercussions in Ireland, highlighting issues of public safety and social stability.
Riad Bouchaker has been found guilty by unanimous jury verdict at the Central Criminal Court of the attempted murder of three young children at Dublin’s Parnell Square in November 2023.
The report provides a factual account of court proceedings and jury findings without emotive language or political commentary.
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