A man accused of the attempted murder of three children in Dublin city has agreed to a four-week adjournment of his case for preparation of the book of evidence.

Last month, Riad Bouchaker, of no fixed abode, appeared in court for the first time after being charged in relation to a knife attack at Parnell Square last November.

Mr Bouchaker is accused of the attempted murder of two young girls and a boy during an alleged knife attack at Parnell Square on November 23rd.

He is also facing assault charges as well as possession and production of a weapon, namely a 36cm kitchen knife

Given the seriousness of the charges, the DPP has already directed that he be tried before judge and jury at the Central Criminal Court.

Mr Bouchaker appeared in court via video link today.

Due to the complexity of the case and the vast amount of statements taken by Gardaí, the book of evidence was not ready to be served on the accused.

Instead, the defence agreed to a four-week adjournment.

Once the book of evidence is served on him, he will then be sent forward for trial.

Main image: An Garda Síochána and emergency services at the scene a stabbing incident on Dublin's Parnell Square East, 23/11/2023. Image Sasko Lazarov / © RollingNews.ie