Mother Apologizes for Son's Suspected Stabbing
- Ioan Pintaru's mother, Magda Girla, apologizes for her son's suspected stabbing of a tourist.
- The incident took place in Pucioasa, Romania, which is located around 65 miles northwest of the capital Bucharest.
- The mother expressed deep remorse for the unfortunate events.
The mother of Ioan Pintaru, a Romanian man accused of stabbing an 11-year-old girl in London’s Leicester Square, has publicly expressed her sorrow for the victim and her family. Magda Girla, speaking from her hometown of Pucioasa, conveyed her deep remorse, stating, “I’m deeply sorry for what happened to that little girl.” The incident occurred when Pintaru allegedly attacked the Australian tourist with a steak knife near a popular Lego store, shocking the community and drawing media attention. Girla described her son as a long-distance lorry driver who had moved to England six years ago. She revealed that Pintaru had been in a long-term relationship and was a father to a four-year-old daughter. Following a road traffic accident shortly after his return to the UK in May, he struggled to find new employment, leading to his current state of homelessness. Girla, who cares for her elderly father, mentioned that she had limited contact with her son since his return. Pintaru has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article in a public place. The court was informed that the young girl would require plastic surgery due to her injuries. The situation escalated quickly, but a vigilant shop security guard intervened, disarming Pintaru and restraining him until police arrived. Initial reports suggested the girl’s mother had also been injured, but it was later clarified that she was only covered in her daughter’s blood while trying to assist her.