Teen Sentenced to Life for Hammer Attacks at Boarding School

A 16-year-old was found guilty of attempted murder after attacking two students and a teacher while claiming to be sleepwalking.

The attacks occurred at Blundell’s School in Tiverton, Devon, where the defendant used claw hammers on sleeping victims.
The court heard the defendant had an obsession with hammers and violence, and planned the attack in advance.
Despite claiming to be sleepwalking, the jury found him guilty of three counts of attempted murder.
Victims suffered severe injuries, including skull fractures and internal bleeding, with long-term consequences.
The judge deemed the teenager a significant risk to the public, requiring a life sentence with a minimum term of 12 years.