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Tragic Incident Rocks New Ross: Remembering a Young Life Lost

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A heartbreaking assault in New Ross, Co Wexford leaves an 8-year-old girl dead and two adults injured. Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.

In a heartbreaking turn of events, a young girl aged just 8 years old has tragically lost her life following a fatal assault in New Ross, Co Wexford, on Sunday night. Emergency services rushed to the residence at around 11:45 PM, but despite their efforts, she succumbed to her injuries at University Hospital Waterford. The incident has left the local community in shock and mourning, grappling with the loss of such a young life taken too soon.

Witnesses reported seeing emergency crews at the scene, where two adults, a man and a woman both in their 30s, also sustained injuries during the occurrence. While their conditions were not disclosed, it is understood that they are receiving medical attention. The Gardaí have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack, emphasizing the sensitivity and gravity of such a tragic situation for the involved families.

Support and condolences from the community poured in as residents shared their sorrow over the loss of a child in such a violent manner. The incident has reignited discussions about safety in the home and the alarming rate of domestic violence occurring in Ireland. Many locals have expressed their feelings of helplessness and sadness, demonstrating the strong sense of community that binds the residents of New Ross together, especially in challenging times like these.

In light of this tragic event, it's important to note that the loss of a child not only devastates the immediate family but sends ripples throughout the community. Statistics show that one in five children in Ireland experience some form of harm or abuse, a stark reminder that we must work towards creating safer environments for our youth. As New Ross heals from this incident, it's vital to remember the importance of community vigilance and support in protecting our little ones.

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Girl (8) dies following fatal assault in house in New Ross, Wexford (Independent.ie)

A girl has died following a fatal assault at a house in New Ross, Co Wexford on Sunday night.

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Girl (8) dies following assault at house in New Ross, Co Wexford (The Irish Times)

Woman and man aged in their 30s were also injured in incident that happened on Sunday night.

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Girl dies following assault in Co Wexford (RTE.ie)

Emergency services were called to a house in New Ross at around 11.45pm. The girl was taken to University Hospital Waterford, where she died from her injuries ...

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8-year-old girl dies following fatal stabbing in New Ross (WLR FM)

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Child dies after being fatally assaulted at a home in Wexford overnight (thejournal.ie)

A CHILD HAS died following a fatal assault in New Ross, Co Wexford. The incident, which is believed to have been a stabbing, happened at a home on William ...

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Girl (8) dies following fatal assault at home in New Ross, Co Wexford (Sunday World)

Gardaí are investigating the death of an eight-year-old girl following a fatal assault at a home in Co Wexford on Sunday.

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Eight-year-old girl dies following a fatal assault in New Ross, Co ... (RSVP Live)

A young girl aged 8 has passed away in New Ross, Co Wexford in the early hours of this morning after a fatal assault - emergency services attended the scene ...

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New Ross: Girl dies after fatal assault in County Wexford (BBC News)

A girl dies and a man and woman in their 30s are injured during an incident in New Ross.

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'How could this happen?': Wexford community in shock after girl (8 ... (BreakingNews.ie)

The girl died following a fatal assault at a domestic residence in New Ross, Co Wexford on Sunday.

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'Devastating, a terrible, terrible loss': Girl (8) dies in fatal assault in ... (Independent.ie)

An eight-year-old girl has died following a fatal assault at a house in New Ross, Co Wexford on Sunday night.

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'A terrible tragedy' – school pays tribute to girl (8) who died in fatal ... (Independent.ie)

A Wexford primary school has paid tribute to a young pupil who died in a fatal assault on Sunday night.

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Classmates of eight-year-old assault victim receive support after ... (Irish Examiner)

Classmates of the young girl fatally assaulted in a house in Wexford were being supported on Monday night as gardaí awaited the outcome of an autopsy.

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Malikika Al Katib's death a 'nightmare' for New Ross (Newstalk)

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New Ross attack: Gardaí investigate fatal stabbing of girl (8) at family ... (The Irish Times)

Malikika Al Katib died in hospital early on Sunday after Garda Armed Support Unit rushed to her home following report of multiple injured people.

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Wexford town 'shocked' after fatal stabbing of girl (8) at family home (BreakingNews.ie)

Malikika Al Katib was taken to University Hospital Waterford but died from her injuries in the early hours of Monday.

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Tragic news coming from New Ross (South East Radio)

The girl was taken to University Hospital Waterford for treatment. She passed away from her injuries in the early hours of this morning. A woman and man (30s) ...

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Tributes to girl (8) who died at New Ross (WexfordLocal.com)

By Dan Walsh The 8-year-old girl who died following an assault at a domestic residence on Upper William Street, New Ross, has been named as Malikika Al ...

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Arrest expected to be made after death of girl in Wexford (RTE.ie)

The child sustained fatal stab wounds after she tried to intervene. Malika was taken to University Hospital Waterford, where she died from her injuries in the ...

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder of girl (8) in New Ross (BreakingNews.ie)

A man aged in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of an eight-year-old girl in New Ross, Co Wexford.

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Man, 30s, arrested on suspicion of murder after girl, 8, killed in New ... (Irish Examiner)

Malika Noor Al Katib died after she suffered stab wounds in the early hours of Monday morning. A man, aged in his 30s, was released from hospital on Tuesday and ...

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New Ross: Man arrested over murder of eight-year-old girl (BBC News)

The victim is named locally as eight-year-old Malika Al Kattib, a schoolgirl from New Ross.

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