14-Year-Old Girl on Trial for Stabbing Teachers and Pupil at Welsh School
The defendant, who has admitted to the attacks but denies attempted murder, allegedly sought notoriety through the incident.
Overview
- The trial of a 14-year-old girl accused of stabbing two teachers and a pupil at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, began at Swansea Crown Court.
- The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, allegedly told one of the teachers, 'I'm going to kill you,' before the attack.
- Teachers Fiona Elias and Liz Hopkin, along with a student, were injured in the April 24 incident; Ms Hopkin sustained the most serious injuries and was airlifted for treatment.
- The prosecution presented CCTV footage and noted the defendant's post-arrest comments, including, 'That's one way to be a celebrity.'
- The defendant has pleaded guilty to wounding with intent and possessing a bladed article but denies three counts of attempted murder.