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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.

  • 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.
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