The jury heard closing speeches today – a final chance for both the prosecution and defence to address them. Alternative verdicts will be open to them in relation to certain charges and the issue of intention will be a key element for them to consider in their deliberations.
Episode 13: Lifelong and life-limiting
25/06/2026 | 15 mins.
The prosecution’s final witnesses were called today, including a forensic scientist who examined the knife Riad Bouchaker is alleged to have used. The jurors also heard medical evidence from the doctors who treated Leanne Flynn and the most seriously injured child – a 5 year old girl.
Episode 12: A Dropped Pin
24/06/2026 | 16 mins.
Today, the jury watched Riad Bouchaker’s final garda interview, during which he was confronted with more CCTV footage and some forensic evidence. He was told about the injuries suffered by the children and childcare worker Leanne Flynn, and it was put to him that he was in his full mind when he attacked them.
Episode 11: If Only They Helped Me
23/06/2026 | 15 mins.
Today, the jury watched more Garda interviews with Riad Bouchaker. They heard him repeatedly claim he wasn’t in his right mind on the day of the alleged attack. He said the decision to refuse him social welfare made him mad and go into ‘blackout’. He also repeatedly expressed his relief and gratitude that nobody died.
Episode 10: I Didn’t Want to Kill
22/06/2026 | 9 mins.
Today, the jury was shown a video recording of Riad Bouchaker’s first interview with gardai. Throughout the interview, he repeatedly asks the detectives questioning him if they know that he’s sick. And at one point, he tells them he forgets “everything.”
A daily podcast covering the trial proceedings for Riad Bouchaker who was charged with eight offences relating to an alleged knife attack on Parnell Square in Dublin city on the 23rd of November 2023.Among those charges are the attempted murder of three children - two girls and a boy.This podcast is hosted by Newstalk’s Courts Correspondent, Frank Greaney, and episodes will be released every evening detailing the evidence heard at the trial that day.
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