Ireland Case No. 11516Attempted murder · Co. Limerick · 27 Sep 2022
Mother's trial over alleged knife attack on 8-year-old daughter hears neighbour evidence
A woman on trial at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Limerick has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of her eight-year-old daughter, who allegedly suffered 79 stab wounds in an attack on 27 September 2022. The trial continues.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court14 Jan
- Verdict
- Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet
Key facts
consolidated from all reports11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe girl allegedly suffered 79 stab wounds but survived. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe trial is being held at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe girl was allegedly stabbed in her bed and then dragged into a bathroom. (limerickpost.ie)
- whereThe accused and her family were staying in temporary accommodation in the Mid West region. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe knife was reported missing from the kitchen on the morning of 27 September 2022. (limerickpost.ie)
- weaponThe girl told Gardaí her mother used a big kitchen knife. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationA DVD interview between Gardaí and the girl, recorded on 4 November 2022, was shown to the jury. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeThe accused has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murder of her child. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtA neighbour gave evidence at the trial that she heard the girl screaming. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtThe trial continues. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherThe accused told a neighbour she was suffering from mental health issues. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 14 Jan20268-year-old girl’s screams could be heard by neighbours during mother’s alleged knife attack
First report of the trial: the accused pleaded not guilty, a neighbour gave evidence, and a DVD interview of the girl with Gardaí was shown to the jury.
victim, 8, femaleaccused, female