‘A beautiful girl, full of life, full of energy’:
Tributes paid to eight-year-old girl killed in
New Ross as man arrested
Amid misinformation online, Garda sources said nobody who was applying for international protection, or had ever applied, was linked to the case
A man has been arrested in relation to the fatal stabbing of eight-year-old Malika Noor Al Katib in Co Wexford on Sunday.
Due to misinformation circulating about the killing, including content spread by far-right agitators on social media, Garda sources said nobody who was applying for international protection in the State, or who had ever applied, was linked to the case. They added there was also no racial component to the incident.
The dead girl’s mother is an Irish woman (31), originally from Tramore, Co Waterford, who converted to Islam. Her father is originally from the Middle East and is a long-term resident in Europe. Both of Malika’s parents sustained wounds in the incident at their family home in New Ross late on Sunday night.
Since the girl was a Muslim, and there was no racism component to the murder, that suggests that the murderer was also a Muslim. Garda simply confused the misinformation they claim, and The Irish Times allowed them to do it. Good grief!
When the ASU members arrived, they administered emergency treatment to the girl before she was taken to hospital by paramedics. However, she was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at University Hospital Waterford.
Garda technical experts remained at the property on William Street on Tuesday.
New Ross Educate Together National School confirmed Malika was one of its pupils, with principal Therese White saying the school had put in place measures to support students and staff.
“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,” she said.
Ms White said staff from the National Educational Psychological Service had been “with us all day supporting and advising teachers in their efforts to assist students at this time”.
Imam Munir said he was speaking to Malika’s mother, who was “not in good shape at the moment” and remembered the schoolgirl as a “very smiley” child. “She had a lot of interest in learning about Islam, learning about the religion. She wanted to be like a good part of society. She always wanted to be connected with something extraordinary. But this thing happened. So it’s very heartbreaking.”
Meanwhile, a book of condolences has been set up in New Ross to allow members of the public to pay their respects.
“My thoughts are very much with Malika who so tragically lost her life and her family that have been affected. I hope they will get some comfort in the coming weeks and months from the support from the local community,” said Fine Gael councillor BrÃdÃn Murphy.
Tributes were paid locally with one woman saying “our hearts are broken for the child. I am unable to find words to offer you”.
Another local said: “All one can say is the whole community are with the family right now at this very difficult time. It’s a real tragedy for the town.
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Update:
Father appears in court charged with murder of
8-y/o daughter Malika Noor Al Kattib in Wexford
A man in his 30s has appeared before a special sitting of Gorey District Court, Wexford this evening in connection with a fatal assault in New Ross town on Sunday, December 1 in which an eight-year-old girl died.
Mohammad Al Shakir Al Tamimi (34) with an address of Lower William Street, New Ross, Wexford, appeared before Judge Kevin Staunton on Wednesday, December 4, in relation to the murder of his eight-year-old daughter, Malika Noor Al Kattib and the attempted murder of Malika’s mother, Aisha Al Kattib (31) in their home.
Detective Garda Dónal Doyle of New Ross Garda Station told the court how he arrested Mr Al Tamimi on December 3 at University Hospital Waterford at 12.30 pm.
Mr Al Tamimi was then transported to Wexford Garda Station, where on Wednesday, he was charged by Det. Garda Doyle at 5.04 pm with murder and attempted murder.
The court was told Mr Al Tamimi made no reply to the charges.
An application was made for him to be remanded in custody, while defence counsel Mr Tim Cummings noted there were no instructions to apply for bail from his client.
Mr Al Tamimi will be remanded in Garda custody to appear before Wexford District Court on Monday, December 9, via video link.
Meanwhile, Mr Cummings requested that Mr Al Tamimi receive medical attention.
Judge Staunton has granted a psychological evaluation and an Arabic translator has been requested for his appearance on Monday.
Is this another psycho Muslim? Is he another demonically possessed Muslim? Was this an honor-killing? What could an 8 year old possibly do to deserve an honor-killing? Does Ireland feel blessed to have Islam practiced on the Emerald Isle?
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