Knife Attack at Parnell Square | Dublin News

A man convicted of attempted murder for a savage attack on three children at Parnell Square nearly three years ago, used a kitchen knife to stab a five-year-old girl in the heart, leaving her with lifelong brain damage, and wounded a childcare worker who tried to stop him. The jury took nearly five hours to convict him on all eight charges, rejecting his claim that the attack was a “blackout” triggered by denied welfare. Bouchaker, who had no fixed address, was heard ranting about Irish people before the assault, which lasted just 15 seconds but ended with bystanders disarming him. The girl now requires 24-hour care, while the worker suffered life-altering injuries and lost her job. His defense was deemed an absurd excuse, and justice was served. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/abd618862bcd696e