Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Malika Al Katib was eight years old

Muhammed Al Shaker Al Tamimi

Man to be imprisoned for life after pleading guilty to murder of his eight-year-old daughter

He also pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of the child’s mother.

A FATHER WILL be imprisoned for life after he pleaded guilty today to murdering his eight-year-old daughter and attempting to murder the child’s mother.

Muhammed Al Shaker Al Tamimi (35) of Lower William Street, New Ross, Co Wexford appeared before the Central Criminal Court for a brief arraignment this afternoon.

He was charged that on 1 December 2024 at Lower William Street in New Ross, he murdered his daughter Malika Al Katib and, on the same date and at the same location, attempted to murder Aisha Al Katib (31).

He pleaded guilty to both charges.

Justice Paul McDermott adjourned the matter to 15 December, when the court will hear evidence and Ms Katib and her family will be invited to make a statement.

The defendant faces a mandatory life sentence for murder.

Author

Eoin Reynolds

Send Tip or Correction

Muhammed Al Shaker Al Tamimi

Murder

News in 60 seconds

The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie