Leanne Flynn

He said he was lying prone on the ground.

He was told by a paramedic that it was the suspect in the knife attack.

He wasn't sure if Mr. Boushikar had any more weapons on him, so he handcuffed him, patted him down.

He said he found some personal belongings on him, a wallet with a public services card inside that had the name Riyad Boushikar on it.

He also found a mobile phone under his left leg.

It was on the ground in a paddy-style type hat.

which was on the ground beside his head.

He described Mr. Bouchaker as conscious.

He was looking around, but he said he didn't speak too much to him at that time.

He described how paramedics then tended to him.

He was eventually placed on a stretcher and into the back of an ambulance, and he accompanied him to the hospital with two other Gardaí, one of whom he said was armed.

He said he stayed in the hospital until about half past three that afternoon.

By that time, he was told by medical staff that Riyad Bouchaker was unconscious.

He had been sedated.

And that, he said, was his last dealing with Mr. Bouchaker.

Yes, a very brave young man indeed.

And even the judge commented on that yesterday.

He described him as a very brave and a very modest young man.

He is a French man.

As you say, he travelled to Ireland yesterday to give his evidence.