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Teen on Trial for Stabbing Teachers and Student at Welsh School

The 14-year-old, who carried a knife to school from a young age, pleads guilty to wounding but denies attempted murder charges.

  • The incident occurred at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, where two teachers and a pupil were injured.
  • The defendant, who was 13 at the time, expressed remorse and claimed she did not intend to kill anyone.
  • She admitted to carrying a knife to school regularly since she was in Year 3 or 4, citing fear and self-harm as reasons.
  • The girl had previously been caught with a knife at school, leading to a suspension and her father checking her bag daily.
  • During the trial, she stated she felt guilty and wished she could undo the events of the day.
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