A man has confessed to the killing of his young daughter and the attempted murder of her mother. Mohammed Al Shaker Al Tamimi, aged 35, has accepted responsibility for the death of eight-year-old Malika Noor Al Kattib and the attack on her mother, Aisha Noor Al Kattib, in their residence in New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland, on December 1, 2024. Tragically, the child sustained fatal injuries during the assault on both her and her mother.
Upon the incident, emergency medical teams swiftly arrived at the location and made efforts to save Malika’s life. Despite their endeavors, Malika was ultimately pronounced dead after being transported to University Hospital Waterford. During the court proceedings, the prosecuting counsel Anne Rowland mentioned that Malika’s mother is currently emotionally vulnerable and is expected to deliver a victim impact statement in December.
As reported by the Irish Mirror, defense counsel Michael Bowman stated that all legal matters had been clarified with the defendant. He also highlighted that although an interpreter was available, Al Tamimi’s proficiency in English was commendable. Bowman further requested that Al Tamimi receives necessary medical attention while in custody.
In court, Al Tamimi verified his identity and pleaded guilty to each accusation presented. The defendant has been detained in custody pending sentencing scheduled for December 15, where the victim impact statement will be considered. Al Tamimi is facing a potential life sentence.
Following Malika’s tragic demise, New Ross Educate Together National School, where she was a student, activated its critical incident protocol with support from mental health professionals. Theresa White, the school principal, expressed profound sorrow over the loss, emphasizing the impact on the family, school, and community. The school has enacted its Critical Incident Management Plan and received guidance from the National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) to aid teachers in supporting students during this distressing period. Teachers are actively assisting students in coping with the event, and parents will be provided with guidance on how to help their children through this challenging time.
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