Lawyers for man accused of attempted murder in Parnell Square attack await reports

He is accused of the attempted murder of three children and of an assault on a care worker in the same incident

Gardaí at the scene of the attack on Parnell Square East last year where three children and a care worker were assaulted. File picture: Colin Keegan / Collins Photos

Lawyers are awaiting reports relating to the defence of a man accused of the attempted murder of three children and an assault on a care worker at Parnell Square in Dublin last year.

At a brief hearing on Friday morning, lawyers acting for Riad Bouchaker (aged 50), of no fixed abode, said they will keep the court updated on progress at a hearing one week before Christmas.