Life support for Scarlett Faulkner, the young mother critically injured in an assault last month, is to be turned off, according to her family. In an update shared online, her cousin Melissa McCarthy said the family had met with consultants and had initially been told that life support would be withdrawn on Friday. You didn't deserve none of this only a young girl with your whole life ahead of you. “The family still want all the prayers because, of course, they are still hoping for a miracle,” Ms McCarthy said. The family also appealed to the public not to post any pictures or footage after a picture of Scarlett in hospital circulated online.

Source: Irish Examiner April 09, 2026 18:13 UTC