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Teenage girl sentenced to 15 years for attempted murder at Ammanford school

The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was found guilty of the three charges following a trial at Swansea Crown Court earlier this year. She had previously admitted to three counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and possession of a bladed article on a school premises.

Today, a year on from the incident, she was sentenced to 15 years in custody, and will serve a minimum of 7.5 years in detention, less the 367 days the girl has already been held on remand. She will be on license for the remainder of the sentence.

The court previously heard how emergency services were called to Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford on Wednesday, April 24, following reports that three people had been injured. Two teachers – Fiona Elias and Liz Hopkin – along with a child, were admitted to hospital for treatment having been stabbed by a pupil.

CCTV cameras captured the defendant walking through the school that morning, before sitting beside a stage in the school hall and stabbing the floor with a knife.

She was then seen speaking to Mrs Elias on two occasions – first inside the school building, and then outside – before attacking her with the knife.

When Mrs Hopkin stepped in to help, she was also badly injured, sustaining deep cuts to her neck and back.

A few minutes later, after being moved away from the two teachers who needed urgent medical attention, the defendant was seen attacking a child with the same knife.

She was arrested at the scene, and was charged with three counts of attempted murder the next day.

Following today’s sentencing, Detective Chief Superintendent Ross Evans of Dyfed-Powys Police said: “While this sentence marks the end of the criminal justice proceedings, and a year since the incident occurred, I understand that for the victims the impact remains ongoing.

“All three suffered physical harm at the hands of the defendant and although wounds can heal with time, it will take considerably longer to recover from the mental trauma her actions caused.

“We have heard from the victim impact statements that they relive the events on April 24, 2024 daily, which evidences the profound impact it had on their wellbeing. As we now leave the legal proceedings behind us, I wish all the victims well in their recovery.

“For the students who unfortunately witnessed such an act of violence as they went about their day, I sincerely hope they are still able to view their school as a place of safety, and that today’s sentence shows that any attempt to compromise school safety will not be tolerated.

“Finally, I would like to thank all our emergency services colleagues who responded on the day, along with the teachers and staff at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman. Thanks also to Carmarthenshire County Council for the professional way in which they dealt with the incident and to the local community for the support they offered to pupils.”

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Teen found guilty of attempt murder following stabbing at Ammanford school

The 14-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been found guilty of the three charges following a trial at Swansea Crown Court. She had previously admitted to three counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and possession of a bladed article on a school premises.

She now awaits sentencing on Monday 28 April.

Emergency services were called to the school on Wednesday, April 24, following reports that three people had been injured. Two teachers – Fiona Elias and Liz Hopkin – along with a child, were admitted to hospital for treatment having been stabbed.

CCTV cameras captured the girl walking through the school on the Wednesday morning, before stabbing the floor in the hall with a knife. She was then seen speaking to Mrs Elias on two occasions – inside and outside the school building – before attacking her with a knife. When Mrs Hopkin stepped in to help, she was also injured.

A few minutes later, after being taken away from the two teachers, the girl was seen attacking a child with the same knife.

Detective Chief Superintendent Ross Evans of Dyfed Powys Police said:

“This was an incredibly distressing incident, which not only resulted in three people being physically harmed, but also had a profound impact on the wellbeing of pupils who were present at the time. We wish them well as they continue to recover from an incident they should never had to witness at such young ages.

“School should be a safe place, a sanctuary for the pupils that attend it, and weapons have no place within their grounds. We will not tolerate any attempt to compromise the safety of children or staff, and as demonstrated here we will act swiftly on the very rare occasion they are put at risk.

“I would like to thank all my emergency services colleagues who responded on the day, along with the teachers and staff at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman and Carmarthenshire County Council for the way in which they dealt with the incident, and the local community for the support they offered to pupils at the school.

“Now that criminal proceedings have come to an end, I ask that we let life at Dyffryn Aman get back to normal so the pupils and staff can focus on their education.”

A statement from Darren Price, leader of Carmarthenshire County Council following the court verdict read:

“Following today’s verdict, Carmarthenshire County Council wishes to reiterate its heartfelt sympathies to the victims of the incident and the entire community of Ysgol Dyffryn Aman.

“The incident that took place at the school on 24 April 2024 shocked and appalled the communities of Carmarthenshire and beyond. Violence, in any form, has unequivocally no place within our schools or any aspect of society.

“I would again like to thank the emergency services that responded at pace during this incident; along with the teachers, staff, pupils, council officers and the local community.

“I am also grateful to Dyfed Powys Police for their diligent work in the hours, days and weeks following the incident; we as a local authority greatly value our working partnership.

“On completion of the trial, all partners will be working together to review the circumstances of this case and to ensure we do all we can to prevent an incident of this nature happening again.  

“The resilience and compassion that define the close-knit society of Ysgol Dyffryn Aman has allowed pupils to return to their classrooms at the safest and earliest opportunity, for their benefit and wellbeing.

“I sincerely hope that today’s verdict will permit the victims and the school a sense of closure on this awful event and that their privacy is respected. Ysgol Dyffryn Aman is an excellent school and long may it continue its excellent work in educating the children and young people of Ammanford.”

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Teachers Fiona Elias and Liz Hopkin and a pupil at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, were taken to hospital after being stabbed on 24 April.

The girl, who cannot be named due to her age, admitted the triple stabbing but denied attempted murder and will face a retrial next year.

The trial had been taking place at Swansea Crown Court this week, with the juror being sent out for deliberations on Tuesday (8 October).

Judge Paul Thomas KC discharged the jury and said:

“There has been a great irregularity in the jury which we all agree has irretrievably compromised our ability to consider this matter.

“With the greatest of possible reluctance, I will have to discharge this jury.

“The consequences of that are profound and unsatisfactory, leaving a 14-year-old girl to stand trial again in the new year.”

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