A distressing incident at Amman Valley School, known locally as Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, in Carmarthenshire, Wales, led to a teenage girl being charged with attempted murder. The school went into lockdown shortly after 11:20 AM on Wednesday when a stabbing occurred at the conclusion of the morning break.
Superintendent Ross Evans of Dyfed-Powys Police announced that a 13-year-old girl has been charged with three counts of attempted murder following the attack, which injured two teachers and another pupil. All the victims have since been released from the hospital.
In a related development, a 15-year-old boy was arrested on Wednesday evening after authorities were alerted to concerning social media messages linked to the incident. He remains in custody as police investigate a potential connection between his actions and the school stabbing. During a search of the boy’s home in Cross Hands, police seized a BB gun.
The school community has been shaken by the violence. Among the injured was Fiona Elias, head of year seven, and Liz Hopkin, a special needs teacher. The Prime Minister’s official spokesman relayed that Rishi Sunak’s thoughts were with those affected and commended the staff and students for their composed and courageous response to the crisis.
Carmarthenshire County Council has decided to continue online lessons but has closed the school for in-person teaching on Friday to ensure the safety and well-being of all students and staff.
Michael Cray, Senior Crown Prosecutor of CPS Cymru-Wales, stated that the Crown Prosecution Service has authorized charges in connection with the stabbings. The accused will remain in custody until her appearance at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court. He also emphasized the importance of refraining from any public discussion or sharing of information that could prejudice forthcoming legal proceedings.
The case has drawn national attention and prompted calls for calm and respect for the judicial process.
