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Sentencing Hearing Begins for Man Convicted in Dublin School Knife Attack

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Dublin court proceedings have started to determine the sentence for the 2023 Parnell Square school attacker.

A sentencing hearing has begun in Dublin for Riad Bouchaker following his conviction for the attempted murder of three children. Bouchaker carried out the knife attack outside a primary school on Parnell Square in November 2023. A court found him guilty of eight criminal charges related to the incident earlier this year.

The convictionA jury found Bouchaker guilty in July 2026 on eight separate counts tied to the stabbing rampage.
The incidentThe assault occurred outside a school on Parnell Square on 23 November 2023, leaving three children injured.

By the numbers

3children targeted in the attempted murder attack

8charges Riad Bouchaker was convicted of

Timeline

Nov 23, 2023A knife attack takes place on Parnell Square in Dublin, targeting school pupils.
Jul 2026Riad Bouchaker is convicted on eight counts, including three of attempted murder.
Oct 12The sentencing hearing for Riad Bouchaker opens in Dublin.

Why it matters

The Parnell Square knife attack shocked Ireland and sparked major unrest and anti-immigrant rioting across central Dublin in November 2023.

What outlets agree on

Outlets agree that Riad Bouchaker's sentencing hearing is under way after his July conviction on eight charges, including the attempted murder of three children on 23 November 2023.

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