Childcare worker who risked life during Dublin attack on children discharged from hospital 

Leanne Flynn was hospitalised following an incident outside Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire on Parnell Square off O’Connell Street on Thursday. Picture: Cabra Boxing Club Facebook

Leanne Flynn was hospitalised following an incident outside Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire on Parnell Square off O’Connell Street on Thursday. Picture: Cabra Boxing Club Facebook

A childcare worker who risked her life to protect three children from being stabbed outside their school has been discharged from hospital.

Leanne Flynn suffered serious injuries when she used her body as a human shield during the incident.

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