An eight-year-old girl tragically lost her life while heroically trying to save her mother from a brutal knife attack at their home in New Ross, Co Wexford, Ireland. Little Malikika Al Katib reportedly suffered fatal stab wounds as she attempted to intervene when her mother was being assaulted late on Sunday night, according to The Irish Mirror.
A source revealed: “She realised her mum was being attacked and went to try to help her as much as a young child can.” Despite the efforts of paramedics who rushed to the William Street residence, Malikika succumbed to her injuries at University Hospital Waterford on Monday morning.
The local school community is reeling from the loss, with New Ross Educate Together National School, where Malikika was a pupil, announcing a critical incident response supported by health experts.
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Principal Theresa White expressed the school’s heartbreak: “We learned this morning of the death of a student who attends our school. This is a terrible tragedy for the family, our school and our community. We are deeply saddened by these events. Our sympathy and thoughts are with family and friends.”
White further stated: “The school has implemented our Critical Incident Management Plan and we are in receipt of support from the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS). They have been with us all day supporting and advising teachers in their efforts to assist students at this time.”, reports the Mirror.
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“Our teachers are helping students to deal with this tragic event. We will be sharing information with parents today around how they can support their children at this difficult time. We would ask you to respect our privacy at this difficult time.”
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