A girl is on trial for attempted murder after two teachers and a pupil were stabbed at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire in April. The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, faces three charges of attempted murder following an incident earlier this year.
According to reports, the defendant allegedly wrote chilling words in her notebook before the attack. The Swansea Crown Court trial heard that the defendant approached teacher Fiona Elias in the school yard, producing a multi-tool blade and repeatedly stabbing her while shouting threatening words. Another teacher, Liz Hopkin, intervened to protect Elias and also suffered injuries along with a pupil before the defendant was restrained and police were called. All victims were taken to hospital for treatment.
Despite pleading guilty to some charges, the defendant denies three counts of attempted murder. During the trial, the defendant provided her account of the events of that day. She denied certain allegations and expressed feelings of panic and confusion during the incident. The court also heard about her behaviour and statements following the attack, including remarks made to the pupil involved.
The trial continues as more details emerge regarding the defendant’s actions and mindset before, during, and after the shocking incident at the school. The courtroom proceedings provide insight into the complexities of the case and the defendant’s perspective on the events that unfolded. Follow Wales Online for updates on this developing story.