Nia Naveen, a six-year-old girl, was allegedly assaulted by boys aged 12 to 14 in Waterford city while playing outside her home. Gardaí confirmed their response to the assault report. The attackers allegedly punched her, hit her with a bicycle, and shouted racial slurs. Nia's mother reported her daughter returned home in tears, highlighting the trauma from the incident. The attack shocked the Indian community, which raised concerns over increasing racist violence. Kranthi Ireland called for accountability and action against such hate incidents to ensure the safety of children in Ireland.
No further details are available at this time. Investigations are ongoing, said a Garda spokesperson.
The Indian community and Kranthi Ireland condemned the racist and brutal attack on a six-year-old girl, who suffered bruises and trauma after the assault.
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