Ireland Case No. 11499Attempted murder · Co. Limerick · 27 Sep 2022
Garda describes finding girl after alleged knife attack by mother at trial
A Garda told the Central Criminal Court, sitting in Limerick, that he found an eight-year-old girl bleeding after her mother allegedly stabbed her at a temporary accommodation centre in the Mid West. The mother has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and the trial continues.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court14 Jan
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
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- whatThe girl had sustained multiple stab wounds. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatThe girl suffered a total of 79 stab wounds. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe alleged attack took place at a temporary accommodation centre in the Mid West. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe attempted murder count is dated September 27, 2022. (limerickpost.ie)
- causeA phone-charging cable may have been used by the accused as a ligature on the girl's neck. (limerickpost.ie)
- weaponThe girl said her mother used a big kitchen knife. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationThe Garda arrested the accused at the scene. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeThe mother pleaded not guilty to one count of attempted murder. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtThe trial continues before a jury and Judge Kerida Naidoo. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherThe girl was found gasping for breath. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherThe girl survived her injuries. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 14 Jan2026Court hears Garda found girl 'gasping for breath' after alleged knife attack by mother
Garda evidence from the ongoing trial: he found the girl gasping for breath and bleeding, the girl's injuries and the Garda's actions at the scene, and the mother's not guilty plea to one count of attempted murder.
victim, 8, femaleaccused, female