A 13-year-old girl made shocking statements to the police after she stabbed two teachers and another teenager at a school in Wales, a court in Swansea has heard. CCTV footage shown in the trial at Swansea Crown Court captured the girl attacking teachers at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, also known as Amman Valley School, in Ammanford on 24 April. She then proceeded to stab another girl at the Carmarthenshire school before being disarmed by staff.
During her arrest, the girl reportedly told officers that she believed the incident would make her famous, saying: “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 asked if the victims were dead and expressed concern about facing her family after her actions.
The prosecutor, William Hughes KC, described how the girl confronted assistant head, Fiona Elias, in the school yard, threatening to kill her before carrying out the attack with a multi-tool. Her fellow teacher, Liz Hopkin, intervened, but ended up with more severe injuries and had to be airlifted for treatment. Teachers present at the scene described the girl as having a “vacant look on her face”.
The court was shown how the girl then ran past staff members, attacking another teenager while making threats. Police later found a notebook at the girl’s home with drawings and references related to the victims of the attack. The girl has admitted to the stabbings and pleaded guilty to three counts of wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article on school premises. However, she denies three counts of attempted murder in connection to the incident.
The prosecutor highlighted that although the defendant accepts causing the injuries, she disputes the intent to kill. The trial has been adjourned and will resume at a later date. The seriousness and impact of the incident have left the community in shock and raised concerns over school safety.