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Grace O'Malley-Kumar: The Heroic Irish Teen Who Fought till the End

England - Grace O'Malley-Kumar - knife crime - Nottingham attack - selfless heroism - triple killings - Valdo Calocane

Read about Grace O'Malley-Kumar's courageous fight against a killer to protect her friend in Nottingham. A story of bravery and tragedy that shook hearts.

Grace O'Malley-Kumar, a 19-year-old student from Nottingham, tragically lost her life while trying to protect her friend, Barnaby Webber, from a violent attack by Valdo Calocane. The court hailed Grace as a hero for her selfless actions, which cost her life alongside Barnaby and caretaker Ian Coates. Valdo Calocane's guilty pleas for manslaughter shed light on the chilling details of the triple killings that shocked the community.

Grace's family expressed immense pride in her bravery, highlighting how she valiantly fought against the attacker despite the fatal consequences. The grief-stricken mother shared the pain of losing her daughter, emphasizing the need for stricter laws against knife crimes to prevent such tragedies in the future. The family's call for an end to the knife crime 'epidemic' in England resonated with many, as they shared their sorrow and determination to seek justice.

In the aftermath of the devastating loss, Grace's brother revealed his profound grief by sleeping with her hockey top on his pillow, a poignant symbol of remembrance. The emotional interview with Grace's parents and brother showcased the enduring impact of her untimely death, reminding everyone of the tragic price paid in the fight against knife crimes.

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Nottingham: 'Hero' student Grace O'Malley-Kumar died protecting ... (BBC News)

A court hears Grace O'Malley-Kumar fought with Valdo Calocane after he stabbed Barnaby Webber.

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Nottingham attack victim Grace O'Malley-Kumar branded a 'hero' by ... (BreakingNews.ie)

Grace O'Malley-Kumar (19) was killed by Valdo Calocane in June last year, along with fellow student Barnaby Webber and caretaker Ian Coates.

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Grace O'Malley-Kumar: Nottingham attacks victim a 'hero', say family ... (Sky News)

The 19-year-old was killed alongside Barnaby Webber in June, last year, after a night out celebrating the end of their exams. The killer, Valdo Calocane, ...

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Teenager from Irish family tried to fight off killer as he stabbed her ... (thejournal.ie)

Grace O'Malley-Kumar tried to protect her friend Barnaby Webber while he was being attacked as they walked home after a night out. 0.

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Nottingham triple-killer pleads guilty to manslaughter of Grace O ... (Independent.ie)

A triple-killer responsible for the stabbings which killed two students and a school caretaker has had his pleas of guilty to manslaughter accepted.

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Grace paid ultimate price with her life, mother says (RTE.ie)

The Irish mother of a 19-year-old victim of last year's Nottingham attack has told a court that she is "immensely proud of her bravery" and that her ...

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Grace O'Malley-Kumar died trying to save friend from Nottingham ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Valdo Calocane's manslaughter pleas were accepted at Nottingham Crown Court, where his three killings were described in detail.

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Heroic teenager Grace O'Malley-Kumar defied wounds to battle ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Mothers of student victims sob as chilling details of attack by predator bent on mass murder are recounted in court.

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Family of Nottingham stabbing victim Grace O'Malley-Kumar ... (ITV News)

The family of Grace O'Malley-Kumar have spoken to ITV News about her life and the foundation set up in her name as her killer avoids trial for murder.

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Nottingham stabbings: six family members make victim statements (The Guardian)

Relatives of Grace O'Malley-Kumar, Barnaby Webber and Ian Coates, who died in the attack, address killer in court.

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Family of Grace O'Malley-Kumar call for end to knife crime 'epidemic' (The Irish Times)

Speaking to BBC Breakfast, family say it's easier to get access to a knife than alcohol in England.

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Grace O'Malley Kumar's grief-stricken brother reveals he sleeps with ... (Daily Mail)

Grace O'Malley Kumar, 19, was killed by attacker Valdo Calocane while heroically trying to protect her university friend Barnaby Webber just after 4am on ...

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Grace O'Malley-Kumar: Teen's 'heroic' final moments revealed - as ... (Sky News)

Grace O'Malley-Kumar "heroically and valiantly fought" Valdo Calocane when he attacked her friend Barnaby Webber, as they returned from a night out.

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Grace O'Malley Kumar's mother breaks silence after killer's ... (Yahoo Cars UK)

The mother of Grace O'Malley Kumar, who was stabbed to death in Nottingham, has spoken of her all-consuming grief.

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Grace O'Malley-Kumar: Mum wants mandatory jail terms for knife ... (BBC News)

Sinead O'Malley and Dr Sanjoy Kumar's daughter Grace was killed in Nottingham on 13 June last year. They said there needed to be a "massive deterrent" against ...

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Irish Nottingham attack victim Grace O'Malley Kumar's heartbroken ... (The Irish Sun)

THE heartbroken brother of an Irish knife victim revealed that he sleeps with her hockey top on his pillow as he continues to mourn his "best friend."

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'Knife crime in England is an epidemic' – Grace O'Malley-Kumar's ... (Townsville Bulletin)

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Grace O'Malley-Kumar: Parents and brother share their grief in emotional interview (BBC News)

The parents and brother of 19-year-old Grace O'Malley-Kumar have paid tribute to their daughter in an emotional interview with the BBC. Mum Sinead O'Malley said she is still "dizzy with grief", saying her and Grace's father Dr Sanjoy Kumar joked "she was ...

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'Knife crime in England is an epidemic' – Grace O'Malley-Kumar's ... (The Cairns Post)

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UK court to look at 'gaps' in handling risk posed by man who ... (thejournal.ie)

Valdo Calocane pleaded guilty to manslaughter and attempted murder after multiple attacks in Nottingham last year. 0. 5.8k.

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