The trial of a young girl, accused of attempting to murder several teachers and a student in a stabbing spree at her school, has begun. The shocking incident occurred at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, Wales, on April 24, leaving the community reeling.
Prosecutors claim that the 14-year-old girl, who was 13 at the time of the attack, showed a disturbingly nonchalant attitude towards her actions. Courtroom reports suggest that after stabbing a student, she casually commented, “I stabbed her — oopsies.”
The violent incident took place late in the morning, leading to an immediate police response around 11:20 a.m. that day. Two teachers, Fiona Elias and Liz Hopkin, along with an unnamed student, suffered stab wounds and were immediately taken to the hospital.
In his testimony, prosecutor William Hughes KC outlined the terrifying sequence of events. He described how Elias, the school’s deputy head, had noticed the girl acting suspiciously before the attack. The girl allegedly asked Elias if she wanted to see what was in her pocket, then revealed a knife and initiated the attack.
“I’m going to kill you. I’m going to f—ing kill you,” the girl reportedly yelled as she brandished the knife. Although she initially dropped the weapon, she quickly retrieved it and attacked Hopkin, causing severe injuries to her leg, chest, shoulder, and neck. The student victim sustained arm injuries, but thankfully, these were not life-threatening.
The girl’s indifferent attitude continued even after the incident. While in custody, she reportedly expressed a desire for fame, stating, “That’s one way to be a celebrity,” and expected media attention for her actions.
Authorities believe the weapon used, a “fishing multi-tool,” belonged to the girl’s father and was taken without his permission. Hughes stressed to the jury the premeditated nature of the attack, asserting that the injuries inflicted were with the intent to kill.
The town of Ammanford, located in the western part of the UK, has been deeply affected by the traumatic event. As the trial progresses, the community remains engaged and hopeful for justice.