Barcelona: Australian boy Julian Cadman killed in Las Ramblas attack, family confirms

Seven-year-old Sydney boy Julian Cadman died in last week’s terror attack at Las Ramblas in central Barcelona, his family have confirmed, ending days of uncertainty over his fate.

Key points:

• The family confirmed the news in a statement overnight
• Julian’s mother continues to be treated at a hospital in Barcelona
• Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said she was “deeply saddened” to confirm the boy’s death

“Julian was a much loved and adored member of our family,” the family said in a statement overnight.

“As he was enjoying the sights of Barcelona with his mother, Julian was sadly taken from us.”

Julian’s mother Jumarie, known as Jom, was also seriously hurt in the assault after being struck by a terrorist driving a van down the world famous Spanish boulevard at high speed.

She is still being treated in a Barcelona hospital.

What we know about the attack

A quick look at the details of the Barcelona attack, including the death toll, number of injured, those responsible and descriptions of the scene.

The family said they would remember Julian as an “energetic, funny and cheeky” child who could always bring a smile to their faces.

“We are so blessed to have had him in our lives and will remember his smiles and hold his memory dear to our hearts,” the statement said.

Source: Barcelona: Australian boy Julian Cadman killed in Las Ramblas attack, family confirms – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)