A tragic incident occurred in Co Wexford, where an eight-year-old girl named Malikika Al Kattib was stabbed to death when she tried to intervene in an attack at her home. The incident took place in New Ross, Wexford at 11:45 pm on Sunday. Sources say the girl was asleep in bed when a commotion erupted downstairs in the house. Upon waking up, she went to the room to see what was happening. Her mother, Alish Al Kattib, was also injured in the attack but her injuries were not life-threatening. The girl tried to intervene and save her mother, but sadly received fatal stab wounds to her chest and back.
Malikika’s parents, Mohammad Shakir and Alish Al Kattib, were rushed to University Hospital Wexford with injuries described as non life-threatening. The girl was quickly treated by paramedics at the scene before being rushed to Waterford University Hospital where she was pronounced dead at 12:45 am. Wexford County Council member Michael Sheehan expressed the community’s shock and sadness over the tragic loss of the young child in such horrific circumstances. The community in New Ross, where the incident took place, is said to be rallying around to support the grieving family. The families in the area are described as kind and generous, and the community is coming together to help the family through this difficult time.
Gardai responded to the emergency call and are currently investigating the incident. The local coroner and the State Pathologist’s Office have been notified, and a post-mortem will be carried out to determine the course of the investigation. The house where the incident occurred has been sealed off for a forensic examination by the Garda Technical Bureau. Gardai are appealing for witnesses and asking anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Door-to-door enquiries are being conducted, and officers are seeking door camera footage or CCTV from residents and businesses in the area. Investigating officers have stated that they have a definite line of enquiry and are not looking for anyone else in connection with the investigation.
The tragic incident has left the community in New Ross in shock and sadness. The area where the incident took place is a close-knit community, and locals have expressed their grief over the tragedy that unfolded in their neighborhood. The couple and their child were said to have lived happily in the area for some time, adding to the sense of loss felt by the community. Upper William Street, where the incident occurred, is located near a well-known public house and a historic monument, adding to the local significance of the area. The community has come together to offer support and comfort to the grieving family, as well as to help the girl’s teachers, classmates, and friends who are also affected by the tragedy.
A heartbreaking statement from gardai confirmed the details of the incident and the tragic loss of the young girl. The girl was taken to University Hospital Waterford for treatment but sadly passed away from her injuries in the early hours. The parents of the girl, who are in their 30s, are currently receiving treatment at University Hospital Wexford for their injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening. The scene of the incident has been preserved for forensic examination as the investigation continues. The local community and authorities are working together to support the family and gather information to determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal assault. The community has been described as shocked and saddened by the tragic events, and efforts are being made to provide assistance and comfort to those affected by the loss of the young child in such a devastating way.
