Carmarthenshire, Ocotber 7: In a shocking incident at Amman Valley School in Wales' Carmarthenshire, a 14-year-old girl allegedly attacked two teachers and a fellow student with a fishing knife after being confronted for wearing non-school uniform trousers. The teenager claimed she woke up in a bad mood on the day of the attack, attributing her emotional state to her "periods". In a moment of anger, she pulled out her father's fishing knife, which she had smuggled into school, and threatened, “I’m going to f***ing kill you” before launching the assault.
The disturbing events unfolded on April 24, 2023, when the girl confronted Deputy Head Fiona Elias and Special Needs Teacher Liz Hopkins regarding her attire. During the confrontation, she displayed an aggressive demeanour, leading to her decision to use the knife she had concealed in her school bag. Reports from The Mirror indicate that the girl had a history of carrying knives, having been previously caught with a vegetable knife six months prior, which resulted in a suspension. UK Shocker: Man in Anglesey Admits Possessing Extreme Porn Videos of Sex Acts on Tortoise, Police To Register Him as Sex Offender.
During the attack, Elias was stabbed in the arms, while Hopkins suffered injuries to her neck and back as she attempted to intervene. The situation escalated further when the girl targeted a fellow 14-year-old pupil whom she claimed to have disliked. Fortunately, all three victims were released from the hospital the following day. The girl’s defence attorney highlighted her troubled upbringing, suggesting that her actions stemmed from feelings of fear and insecurity rather than intent to kill. UK Shocker: Student Dies Using Two to Three 'Big Bottles' of Laughing Gas Everyday.
In court, the girl admitted to possessing a bladed weapon and wounding with intent but denied the charge of attempted murder. Her behaviour in the aftermath, including comments made to police while in custody, revealed a mix of bravado and regret. She expressed feelings of guilt and a desire to turn back time, reflecting on the gravity of her actions.
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