In a harrowing case that has shocked the community of County Wexford, 35-year-old Mohammed Al Shaker Al Tamimi has pleaded guilty to the murder of his eight-year-old daughter, Malika Noor Al Kattib, and the attempted murder of her mother, Aisha Noor Al Kattib. The tragic incident occurred on December 1, 2024, at their residence in New Ross, where Malika succumbed to fatal stab wounds, while her mother sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Al Tamimi, residing at Lower William Street, New Ross, was remanded in custody and is scheduled for sentencing on December 15. During the proceedings at Gorey District Court, prosecuting counsel Anne Rowland informed Mr. Justice Paul McDermot that Aisha Noor Al Kattib would be prepared to deliver a victim impact statement on the sentencing date. Rowland noted that the victim was still grappling with the emotional toll of the ordeal, despite the court’s readiness to expedite the hearing. Defence counsel Michael Bowman emphasized the necessity of continued medical attention for Al Tamimi while in custody. Al Tamimi, who responded with a guilty plea to each charge, now faces a mandatory life sentence in prison.