Teenager Accused of Attempted Murder in Hammer Attack at Devon School

A 17-year-old is on trial for attacking two students and a teacher with hammers, claiming he was sleepwalking during the incident.

The alleged attacks occurred at Blundell’s School in Devon, where the defendant, armed with multiple hammers, assaulted two sleeping students and a teacher.
Prosecutors describe the scene as a premeditated assault, with the defendant claiming he was preparing for a 'zombie apocalypse'.
Victims suffered severe injuries including skull fractures and internal bleeding; their survival attributed to prompt medical response.
The defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, denies all charges of attempted murder.
The trial has been adjourned until Monday, with further testimonies expected to shed light on the defendant’s mental state and motives.