Man charged with attempting to murder three children in Parnell Square declared ‘fit to stand trial’

Riad Bouchaker (51), who is charged with assaulting a care worker and attempting to murder three children on Parnell Square in Dublin, is fit to stand trial, a judge has ruled. Mr Justice Tony Hunt said today that despite Mr Bouchaker's cognitive limitations, he can be accommodated and is capable of mounting a defence and understanding the nature of the charges against him. The judge previously spent three days at the Central Criminal Court hearing evidence from two psychiatrists who differed on whether Mr Bouchaker has the cognitive ability to instruct his legal team, enter a plea and engage in the trial process.

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