Laila Johnson was with her mum Samantha, 34, in the tourist hotspot on August 12 when she was attacked, allegedly by a homeless man.
An 11-year-old Australia n girl who was stabbed in London 's Leicester Square has returned home and bravely spoken for the first time since the harrowing ordeal.
Just days after the alleged attack, Laila was released from hospital and went to see US pop star Taylor Swift live at Wembley, accompanied by two police officers. 'Some people organised for us to go into a VIP box and there was food being served and a private toilet, which was very exciting.''I've met so many lovely people, especially in the hospital and the police who have been looking after me,' Laila said.Laila and her mum were visiting London after going to the Olympics in Paris to cheer on the Matildas during the group stage.
David Burns, prosecuting, told the court that the mother and daughter were in Leicester Square as tourists. Mr Burns said officers were called and 'found the defendant being held by the members of the public'.'In relation to the complainant - she was taken to hospital and she currently resides in hospital where she's undergoing treatment.District Judge Michael Snow described the incident as a 'random attack on a child'.
Leicester Square and the surrounding area attracts an estimated 2.5million visitors every week and is home to shops, theatres, cinemas and restaurants.
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