Riad Bouchaker trial enters third day - latest updates

About this episode

The episode provides updates on the third day of the trial of Riad Bouchaker, who faces multiple charges including attempted murder.

Today was the third day of the trial of 52-year-old Riad Bouchaker, of no fixed address, at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin. Bouchaker appeared before the Central Criminal Court charged with the attempted murder of two girls and one boy, and assault causing serious harm to a care worker, at Parnell Square East in Dublin City on November 23rd, 2023. He has pleaded not guilty to 8 charges in total. Newstalk Reporter Alex Rowley joins Ciara to give the latest updates.

People in this episode

Host: Ciara

Guest: Alex Rowley

Topics covered

• trial updates
• attempted murder
• assault
• Dublin news
• legal proceedings

Keywords

• Riad Bouchaker
• trial
• attempted murder
• Dublin
• assault
• Central Criminal Court
• Alex Rowley

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Dublin, Parnell Square East

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