A 14-YEAR OLD girl has appeared in court accused of stabbing two teachers and a pupil at a school in Wales. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is facing seven charges, including three counts of attempted murder, three counts of wounding with intent, and one count of possession of a bladed article on school premises in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire.
The girl appeared via video link at Swansea Crown Court on Tuesday (Sept 17), wearing a white shirt and black tie, for a review of the case before it goes to trial on 30th September.
Prosecuting barrister William Hughes KC informed Judge Paul Thomas that up to 19 witnesses could be called to testify, though that number “may be significantly reduced.” It is expected that witness testimonies will last 15 to 20 minutes each, beginning on Wednesday, 2nd October, with the trial set to conclude in its second week. Caroline Rees KC is representing the defence.
The defendant has previously denied three counts of attempted murder but has pleaded guilty to the lesser charges of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm at a previous hearing.
The incident occurred on 24th April at Amman Valley School, also known as Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, causing the school to go into lockdown during the end of the morning break. Three people — two teachers and a pupil — were taken to hospital with stab wounds.
Teachers Fiona Elias and Liz Hopkin, who were among those injured, have issued statements following the incident.
The case has attracted significant attention, highlighting concerns over knife crime in schools. Further details are expected to emerge as the trial progresses.
