Dublin: Incidents of racism in Ireland are intensifying, with recent attacks targeting Indian nationals — including young children — prompting widespread fear and concern within the community. In a shocking incident on August 4 in Waterford, a six-year-old Indian-origin girl was reportedly assaulted by a group of boys aged between 12 and 14. According to the victim’s mother, who works as a nurse in a local hospital, the attackers punched the girl in the face, struck her private parts with a bicycle, and hurled racial slurs such as “Dirty India” and “Go back to India.” The family, who have been Irish citizens for several years, said the child is now traumatised and afraid to leave the house.
"6‑year‑old Indian‑origin girl in Waterford, Ireland, was assaulted by a group of boys who punched her, hit her private parts with a bicycle, and hurled racist abuse, telling her to "go back to India."@PresidentIRL hang your head in shame https://t.co/FL3lxayJwh
— Anang Mittal अनंग मित्तल (@anangbhai) August 6, 2025
The mother stated that the assault occurred in her presence and described the experience as deeply disturbing. While she has filed a complaint, she said she is not seeking punishment but rather counselling for the minors involved. The incident has added to growing concerns over the safety of Indians in Ireland, especially after a similar attack last month in Tallaght, a suburb of Dublin, where a 40-year-old Indian man was reportedly assaulted and humiliated by a teenage gang. The spate of such incidents has triggered alarm among Indian residents, many of whom say they no longer feel secure despite holding full legal status and citizenship in the country.
😨 Another Distressing Attack On An Indian In Ireland https://t.co/6MrcZSWjb7 pic.twitter.com/PEsEGOSBP2
— RT_India (@RT_India_news) August 5, 2025