Gardaí must release or charge man held in connection with the death of eight-year-old Malika Noor Al Katib from New Ross

The man arrested in connection with the death of Malika Noor Al Katib at her New Ross home must be released or charged today. 

The eight-year-old died on Sunday night following the incident and the man was arrested yesterday.

He continues to be questioned today in connection with the murder however Gardaí must decide today whether to release or charge him.

Imam Rashid Munir of the Waterford Islamic Centre will oversee Malika’s burial service.