Neuropsychologist to assess alleged Parnell Square attacker

Eoin Reynolds

A neuropsychologist will assess Riad Bouchaker, the man charged with assaulting a care worker and attempting to murder three school children at Parnell Square in Dublin over a year ago, the Central Criminal Court has heard.

A barrister acting for Mr Bouchaker (50) told the court on Wednesday that a psychiatrist has assessed the accused but deemed it necessary to have a further assessment by a neuropsychologist.

Lawyers have secured the required expert but do not yet have a timeframe for when a report will be available. Mr Justice Paul McDermott adjourned the matter until next month when lawyers said they will have more detail for the court.

Mr Bouchaker, of no fixed abode, is charged with the attempted murder of two female children and one male child.

He is also charged with assault causing serious harm to a care worker and possession or production of a knife.

The incident occurred outside a school on the afternoon of November 23rd, 2023.