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A five-year-old girl left paralyzed and dependent on 24/7 care after a brutal stabbing on Parnell Square is at the heart of a Dublin trial nearing its climax. Doctors revealed her brain suffered irreversible damage from lack of oxygen, leaving her unable to swallow, control her limbs, or live independently — now seven, she communicates only through blinks. The accused, Riad Bouchaker, denies murder intent but faces multiple charges including assaulting a childcare worker, Leanne Flynn, who suffered life-altering injuries requiring spleen removal and leaving her vulnerable to future complications. Forensic evidence — DNA from the girl, Flynn, and Bouchaker himself on the knife — forms a damning pillar of the prosecution’s case. With the state’s case closed, the defense’s next move will determine whether this trial moves toward verdict or further delay.

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