LIFE SAVER
Hero girl, 13, fighting for life after being stabbed shielding 11-month-old baby nephew from machete gang
A HERO schoolgirl is fighting for her life after she was stabbed shielding her baby nephew from a machete gang.
The girl, 13, was left critically injured protecting the 11-month-old boy from thugs who stormed into a house in Northern Ireland last night.
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Relative Elizabeth Joyce, who was also injured in the brutal attack in Lisnakea, Co Fermanagh, said she risked her life to save her nephew, who was unharmed.
Elizabeth, 41, told : "The baby was unharmed because his auntie is a hero.
"She's 13-years-old and she threw her whole self over that baby, and she saved his life. She is a hero.
"It is something that we will never get over."
Police say they are treating the attack as attempted murder.
'SHE IS A HERO'
Officers were called at 9.15pm and found the injured the woman and child, who were then rushed to hospital.
The young girl suffered serious injuries and is in a critical but stable condition in hospital.
A 41-year-old woman was also treated for stab wounds.
Detective Sergeant Keith Monaghan said: “This must have been a terrifying ordeal for those involved and we are determined to find the men responsible.
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"The number to call is 101 and the reference number is 1650 16/11/19.
"Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."
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