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Australian Child Injured in Random Attack at London’s Leicester Square

An 11-year-old Australian girl was seriously injured in a random stabbing attack at Leicester Square in London on Monday. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has confirmed the girl is from New South Wales. Although her injuries were serious, they are not life-threatening, and she has since been discharged from the hospital.

The attacker, 32-year-old Ioan Pintaru, appeared in court charged with attempted murder.

According to Prosecutor David Burns, the girl and her mother, who were tourists, were in the area when Pintaru randomly targeted the child, placing her in a headlock and stabbing her eight times.

Initially, it was believed that the girl’s mother was also injured, but it was later confirmed that the blood was from her daughter’s injuries.

London’s Metropolitan Police have stated that the incident is not considered terror-related.

DFAT has assured that consular assistance is being provided to the affected family. Pintaru has been remanded in custody, with his next court hearing scheduled for September 10 at the Old Bailey.

Sky News

Support and Recovery

While the physical recovery for the young girl is ongoing, the incident highlights the importance of support during such traumatic events. DFAT’s role in providing consular assistance is crucial for families affected by overseas incidents.

Source abc.net.au

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