Fears are escalating for Scarlett Faulkner, whose family has shared a distressing update indicating a grim outlook as medical professionals prepare to disconnect her life support. The 29-year-old mother from Limerick city is in critical condition at Cork University Hospital following severe injuries sustained in a roadside assault near Birdhill, County Tipperary, Ireland, nearly two weeks ago.
Scarlett suffered serious head injuries during the attack on March 21. Two individuals, a woman, and a 16-year-old girl, have been charged in connection with the assault and appeared in court via video link last Wednesday.
In an emotional social media post, Josephine Duffy, the partner of Scarlett’s brother Thomas, disclosed that medical authorities have decided to remove Scarlett from life support on Friday. She expressed gratitude for the outpouring of prayers and support from the public and urged for continued prayers for peace for Scarlett and justice.
The heartbreaking news has deeply affected those close to Scarlett as they prepare for the difficult days ahead. Messages of sorrow and disbelief flooded social media, with one friend lamenting the tragic loss of a young life and expressing sympathy for Scarlett’s grieving family.
Scarlett’s sister Joanne expressed her devastation, while her niece shared heartfelt memories and love for her aunt. Scarlett, a valued member of a Traveller family in Limerick county, was attacked by a group wielding weapons on the R494 in Birdhill.
The motive behind the brutal assault remains unclear, and Scarlett was left fighting for her life in the hospital with severe head trauma. It is suspected that she was attacked by one or more individuals armed with weapons, with investigations ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Detectives at Nenagh Garda Station are actively investigating the attack and urge anyone with information to come forward. Contact can be made with Nenagh Garda Station, the Garda Confidential Line, or any Garda station to provide details that may assist in the case.
