Girl, 14, 'tried to murder two teachers and pupil after waking up in a bad mood'
- The girl had previously been caught with a vegetable knife and had been suspended for a week.
- She expressed feelings of fear and insecurity, which led her to carry knives since primary school.
- The incident raises concerns about youth violence and the need for better support systems for troubled adolescents.
In April 2023, a 14-year-old girl at Amman Valley School in Carmarthenshire, Wales, was accused of attempting to murder two teachers and a fellow pupil. The incident occurred after she was confronted for wearing non-school uniform trousers, leading her to pull out a fishing knife she had smuggled into school. The girl reportedly expressed her anger by yelling threats and subsequently stabbed the deputy head teacher, Fiona Elias, a special needs teacher, Liz Hopkins, and a 14-year-old pupil. The girl had a history of carrying knives since primary school, citing feelings of fear and insecurity as her reasons. Despite her claims that her threats were jokes, the severity of her actions led to serious consequences. After the attack, all three victims were released from the hospital the following day. During police questioning, the girl made flippant remarks about her actions, indicating a troubling mindset. She later expressed regret for her behavior, wishing she could change her actions. The trial is ongoing, highlighting the complexities of youth behavior and the need for understanding and intervention in cases of violence among minors.