Mother jailed for nine years over attempted murder of daughter
A Russian woman living in Ireland has been sentenced to nine years in prison for the attempted murder of her eight-year-old daughter. The court heard that the mother, suffering from mental health deterioration, stabbed and strangled the child in a sustained attack.
Why it matters
This case highlights the intersection of mental health crises and domestic violence, raising questions about support systems for vulnerable parents.
A woman who claimed she was “out of her mind” when she tried to murder her daughter, who was strangled with a phone cable and stabbed more than 70 times, has been jailed for nine years.
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