Leanne Flynn
Leanne Flynn is a childcare worker who was involved in a tragic incident on November 23, 2023, when she intervened during an attack on three children in Dublin. She sustained serious injuries while trying to protect the children and has been a key figure in the ongoing trial of Riad Bouchaker, who faces multiple charges including attempted murder.
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Childcare worker Leanne Flynn flung herself in the path of the knife to try to protect her small charges.
There was nothing ‘un-Irish’ about the violence on Parnell Square. Or the heroism – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-04
Leanne Flynn suffered serious injuries after being stabbed by Riad Bouchaker while trying to protect the children.
Riad Bouchaker could spend prison sentence in 23-hour lock-up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-02
Leanne Flynn showed immense courage by trying to stop Bouchaker during his attack on the children.
Horror and heroism at Parnell Square – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-01
Leanne Flynn suffered serious injuries after being stabbed in the back when she tried to protect the children.
Parnell Square attacker Riad Bouchaker found guilty of attempted murder of three children – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-01Leanne Flynn was assaulted by Riad Bouchaker while working at a crèche.
Man guilty of attempted murder of three children
United Kingdom· 2026-07-01Leanne Flynn was seriously injured while intervening during the attack on the children.
Jury in Riad Bouchaker trial told of alternative verdicts on attempted murder charges – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-30
Leanne Flynn intervened during the attack and suffered serious injuries as a result.
‘Absurd’ to suggest Riad Bouchaker’s actions did not show intent to kill, jury told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-29Leanne Flynn was admitted to the Mater hospital with major trauma after the stabbing incident.
Child has ‘lifelong and life-limiting’ disability after Parnell Square stabbing, jury told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-25
Leanne Flynn intervened to protect the children and was stabbed by Bouchaker.
Parnell Square attacker says suggestion he decided to attack smallest children ‘wrong’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-24
Leanne Flynn is a childcare worker who was assaulted by Riad Bouchaker during the incident.
Riad Bouchaker told gardaí after arrest that he ‘did not want to kill’, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-22
