Man charged with murder of eight-year-old girl
Eight-year-old Malika was injured on Sunday night
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A man has been charged with the murder of an eight-year-old girl and the attempted murder of her mother in New Ross, County Wexford.
Malika Al Kattib was injured at a house in the town on Sunday night.
Her mother, Aisha Al Kattib, was also injured in the incident. She was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
Mohammad Al Shaker Al Tamimi, with an address at Lower William Street in New Ross, was brought before Gorey District Court on Wednesday evening, Irish broadcaster RTÉ reported from court. , external
Mohammad Shaker Al Tamimi at Gorey District Court
A Detective Garda (Irish police) gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution.
He said he charged Mr Al Tamimi just after 17:00 local time at University Hospital Waterford.
He was charged with Malika Al Katib’s murder and Aisha Al Katib's attempted murder.
The garda said the accused made no reply to the charges.
Mr Al Tamimi was remanded in custody to appear before Wexford District Court via video link on 9 December.
The judge made instructions for a psychological evaluation for Mr Al Tamimi.