Lawyers for the accused told the judge that they are still waiting for a psychiatrist's report.

The trial of Riad Bouchaker (50) , of no fixed abode, had been provisionally listed for January 13th but that date has been vacated following an application by his lawyers

The girl, aged five at the time of the November 23rd attack, was critically injured and spent 281 days in Temple Street Children’s Hospital

The girl's family said she is in great spirits and 'there is talk of a discharge before Autumn'

Riad Bouchaker, 50, who has no fixed abode, was charged on December 21st and held in custody following a brief hearing.

Riad Bouchaker (50) faces charges for attempted murder, assault, and production of a knife on November 23rd, 2023

The five-year-old was moved out of intensive care three weeks ago.

It is understood that the child has left Temple Street ICU and that her treatment is continuing on a general ward

Riad Bouchaker, of no fixed abode, was charged with the attempted murder of two female children and one male child.