A schoolgirl has tragically died after being stabbed at home when she was reportedly trying to protect her mother during a late-night attack. 

Malikika Al Katib, eight, was fatally wounded when in County Wexford, Ireland. 

Police and paramedics rushed to house in New Ross, County Wexford at around 11.45pm on Sunday.

THE ATTACK

It is believed the knifeman turned the weapon on the little girl, stabbing her at least twice. 

She was rushed to University Hospital Waterford – where she died on Monday morning. 

A woman and man in their 30s are still receiving treatment at University Hospital Wexford. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. 

The scene remained cordoned off to the public on Monday night as detectives continue to probe the tragedy.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward. 

Malikika’s mother, named locally as Alisha Al Katib, was allegedly attacked before the youngster.

A source told the Irish Mirror: ‘She realised her mum was being attacked and went to try to help her as much as a young child can.’

Malikika, her mother and a man were all taken to hospital – but the child later died from her injuries.