A 14-year-old girl who stabbed two teachers and a pupil at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman has been sentenced for attempted murder at Swansea Crown Court today.
The teenager, who cannot be named due to her age, had previously admitted the triple stabbing which took place on 24 April 2024, but had denied attempted murder.
The jury heard that she repeatedly stabbed the first teacher, saying, “I’m going to [expletive] kill you.”
The teacher suffered wounds to both arms.
A second teacher intervened and tried to restrain the girl, and was also stabbed, receiving injuries to her neck, back, legs and arms.
Other members of the teaching staff tried to calm the teenager, who continued to say, “I’m going to [expletive] kill her.”
The girl, who was 13 at the time, then attacked a 14-year-old pupil with the bladed multi-tool, causing a wound to the upper arm, before she was successfully restrained by staff.
Having heard all the evidence, the jury found the teenager guilty of the attempted murder of the three victims.
Michael Cray, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said, “This must have been a terrifying incident for the victims and those who witnessed it. The evidence presented by the CPS demonstrated the defendant’s intent when she brandished and used the weapon in a school.
“Thankfully, that intent was not fulfilled. Too often, we hear of incidents involving knives ending in the tragic loss of life. We would like to acknowledge the bravery of the staff and pupils at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman at this very difficult time.”
The defendant was sentenced to 15 years in detention and was told she would serve at least half.
