The family of a young girl who was seriously injured in a knife attack at Dublin's Parnell Square last November has provided another positive update.
The update was posted on the GoFundMe page that was launched for the little girl - whose name has not been released - in the wake of the heinous attack that occurred about ten months ago.
To date, the GoFundMe has raised more than €106k to benefit the family "in any way that they need to get them through this nightmare - whether its medical costs, their lunches, hospital parking, travel, etc."
Thursday's update comes after the family announced on September 3 that the young girl had been discharged from Temple Street Children's Hospital in Dublin and moved into a rehabilitation center that they call "The Gym."
It marked a "new chapter," the family said at the time.
In their update on Thursday, the family wrote: “We are now in the 4th week of our 'gym.'
"This new hospital is really inspiring. We can see changes in our little angel on a daily basis.
“We would like to thank you all for your generosity. The money has come a long way. Over the last months we have had to move to a bigger place with a wheelchair accessible layout, furnish the house thinking about space and functionality, get an adapted car which has enabled us to take our darling home at the weekends, plus daily costs. Not having a kitchen to cook meals in does add up.
“We are hoping to be home full time before Christmas.
"Thank you."
On November 23, 2023, three young children and their caregiver were hospitalized following a serious assault in Dublin's Parnell Square East near Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire.
Two of the children were released from the hospital soon after, while the caregiver, Leanne Flynn, received treatment for a longer period.
Riad Bouchaker, who was also hospitalized, was arrested later in December. He has been charged with the attempted murder of two female children and one male child; assault causing serious harm to a female childcare worker; and three counts of assault causing harm to the three children and was additionally charged with one count of possession or production of a 36cm kitchen knife.
The stabbing incident gave way to a night of "serious public disorder" in Dublin's City Center that saw seven vehicles damaged by fire, eight Garda cars extensively damaged, 13 properties attacked and damaged, and a number of members of An Garda Síochána were injured.
An Garda Síochána said on August 10 that 51 arrests had been made in the scope of the ongoing investigation into the disorder.
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