Man tells court he punched Parnell Square accused (opens original article in a new tab)

A witness testified he punched a man trying to stab children with a knife on Parnell Square in November 2023, as others described the attack and the suspect's actions.

• A man testified he punched a suspect attempting to stab children with a knife on Parnell Square in November 2023.
• Witnesses described the suspect using a large knife to stab a child multiple times and attempting to attack others.
• The suspect, Riad Bouchaker, denies attempting to murder three children and assaulting others.