Tony Hunt

Riad Bouchaker, a 52-year-old man of no fixed address, has been found guilty of attempting to murder three children in a stabbing attack that occurred in Dublin in November 2023. The incident took place outside a school on Parnell Square and also resulted in injuries to a childcare worker, Leanne Flynn, and two other children and a teenager. Bouchaker was convicted of attempted murder and assault causing serious harm. This crime caused widespread horror across Ireland and subsequently triggered a significant riot in the capital. The recent guilty verdict at the central criminal court brings a legal conclusion to the case, holding Bouchaker accountable for the violent acts that deeply affected the community and highlighted public safety concerns.