A MAN IN his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to a fatal assault on an eight-year-old girl in Co Wexford.

Malika Al Katib was assaulted at a home on William Street in New Ross at around 11.45pm on Sunday, 1 December.

Emergency services attended the scene and brought the young girl to University Hospital Waterford for treatment.

However, Malika died from her injuries in the early hours of Monday morning.

A woman and man in their 30s were also taken to University Hospital Waterford, though their injuries are not believed to have been life-threatening.

The man has been released from hospital and arrested on suspicion of murder.

He is currently detained at a Garda Station in the Eastern Region.

Investigating gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have any information on this fatal assault to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact New Ross Garda Station on 051 426 030, the Garda Confidential Line on (1800) 666 111 or any Garda Station.

A garda spokesperson said the investigation is ongoing.

Meanwhile, the postmortem examination took place yesterday and the results will not be released for operational reasons.