An Algerian man who was charged with causing “serious harm” to another foreign man after what was described as a severe “slashing” attack on Dublin’s Rosie Hackett Bridge has pleaded guilty.
Adel Attal (32) of Henry Street, Mallow, Co Cork appeared before Judge Orla Crowe at the Circuit Criminal Court in Dublin yesterday, where he indicated his guilt to a charge of causing “serious harm” with the aid of an Arabic interpreter, saying himself in English, “I’m so sorry, judge, I’m guilty.”
The court heard that Attal is currently in Wheatfield Prison and has “mental health difficulties and addiction issues”. He also has one previous conviction for possession of cocaine.
The accused, who had come to Ireland two years before, was charged with assault causing harm and production of a knife after the attack, which took place on the afternoon of the 2nd of June 2025 at approximately 1 pm.
The victim sustained life threatening injures which necessitated emergency surgery.
The court heard that there will be a “brief” amount of CCTV shown, and that a co-accused is set to go on trial in respect of the matter.
Attal had also taken a trial date in respect of his charges, but this was vacated due to his guilty plea. He is to be sentenced on the 2nd of July next.