Defence lawyers for Mr Bouchaker had argued that he suffers from a mental disorder and is unfit to stand trial
The scene in Dublin city centre after the attack in Parnell Square in November, 2023. Photo: PA
Riad Bouchaker, who is charged with assaulting a care worker and attempting to murder three children on Parnell Square in Dublin, is fit to enter a plea and stand trial, a consultant forensic psychiatrist for the State has told a hearing at the Central Criminal Court.
The expert witness told Mr Justice Tony Hunt today that despite the accused having a serious neurocognitive disorder, he is satisfied that Mr Bouchaker can be accommodated at trial, where questions can be repeated, made simpler or closed questions put to him.