Teen girl arrested stabbing teachers in shocking school attack
Girl, 14, stabs two teachers and pupil at school, seeks 'celebrity' status
A 14-year-old girl after stabbing two teachers and a pupil at her school has remarked, “that’s one way to be a celebrity” during her arrest.
CCTV footage from Amman Valley School in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, played in Swansea Crown Court, captured the girl attacking two teachers and then another girl after being disarmed.
Prosecutor William Hughes KC stated the girl told officers, “I’m pretty sure this is going to be on the news. So more eyes will be looking at me. That’s one way to be a celebrity.” She also inquired, “are they dead?” and expressed concern about facing her family.
A 13-year-old schoolgirl is on trial for stabbing two teachers & a classmate at Amman Valley School in #Ammanford, #Carmarthenshire
The girl, who can’t be named, smuggled her father’s fishing knife into school on April 24
She first attacked drama teacher Fiona Elias, 48,… pic.twitter.com/SHEN2PMnxz
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The court learned that the girl described her attack on the teenager with the words, “I stabbed her, oopsies.”
Mr Hughes recounted how the girl approached assistant head Fiona Elias in the schoolyard. The girl was threatening, “I’m going to kill you, I’m going to f****** kill you,” before attacking her with a multi-tool belonging to her father.
Mrs Elias was with teacher Liz Hopkin, who intervened but sustained more serious injuries to her back, neck, legs, and arms. Hopkin immediately required airlifting for treatment.
Teachers described the girl as having “lost it.” The footage showed several teachers attempting to calm her during a tense standoff, noting her “vacant look.” The girl ultimately bypassed male staff members and attacked another teenager, repeating her threat, “I’m going to f****** kill you.”
Premeditated attack
Police found a notebook at the girl’s home containing drawings and comments about the teenager she attacked. The book includes threats like “burn” and “cut their mouths and eyes,” as well as a drawing labelled “Mrs Frogface Elias.”
The defendant admitted to attacking the three individuals. She pleaded guilty to three counts of wounding with intent and possessing a bladed article on school premises. She denied three counts of attempted murder related to the incident on April 24, when she was 13.
Mr Hughes informed the jury the girl did not dispute causing the injuries. But, they contested that she intended to kill any of her victims. He highlighted the content of the drawings and associated words as evidence of her ill thoughts towards Mrs Elias and the injured teenager.
Ms Hopkin endured the most severe injuries and was flown to Cardiff for treatment of stab wounds to her knee, lower leg, chest, and under her shoulder blade, with the worst wound at the top of her neck. Mrs Elias and the teenager were treated for stab wounds in a Swansea hospital.
The trial will continue on Wednesday.
What Other Media Are Saying
- Law&Crime reports on a 13-year-old girl with ‘sinister eyes’ allegedly stabbing teachers and a student with a ‘fishing multi-tool,’ then joking about becoming famous. (Read more)
- The Independent reports A 13-year-old girl, accused of stabbing two teachers and a pupil at Amman Valley School in Ammanford, told police she wanted to be famous. (Read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What did the girl say to the police after the attack?
She said, ‘That’s one way to be a celebrity’ and ‘How am I going to face my family after what I’ve done?’
Where did the attack take place?
The attack took place at Amman Valley School in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire.
What weapon did the girl use in the attack?
She used a multi-tool that her father used for fishing.
What charges has the girl admitted to?
She has pleaded guilty to three counts of wounding with intent and one of possessing a bladed article on school premises.
What are the most serious injuries sustained by the victims?
Ms Hopkin had serious stab wounds to her knee, lower leg, chest, under her shoulder blade, and the top of her neck.
