Ysgol Dyffryn Aman: Girl accused of attempted murder at school said 'That's one way to be a celebrity', court hears
The teenager is standing trial at Swansea Crown Court accused of the attempted murder of two teachers and a pupil, which she denies.
Monday 30 September 2024 15:17, UK
A teenage girl accused of attempted murder at a school in Carmarthenshire told one of her teachers 'I'm going to kill you', a court has heard.
The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared in court on Monday, wearing a black waistcoat and a tie.
She is on trial accused of three counts of attempted murder against two teachers and a pupil at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford on 24 April.
Opening the prosecution's case, William Hughes KC, said it was its view that the stab wounds were "inflicted deliberately and with the intent to kill".
Mr Hughes told the jury of eight men and four women that it was for them to decide whether the defendant had an intent to kill.
She denies three counts of attempted murder against teachers Fiona Elias and Liz Hopkin and a pupil at the school.
Mr Hughes said the defendant can be heard on police body cam footage 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".
Swansea Crown Court heard Ms Hopkin was the "most seriously injured" of the three and "had four stab wounds" in total.
She was taken by air ambulance to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.
Mrs Elias and the pupil were also taken to hospital where their wounds were treated.
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Mr Hughes told the jury that the bladed item was "a fishing multi-tool owned by [the defendant's] father".
He said the defendant's father "didn't give [her] permission to take the multi-tool" and that she had left home that morning before he had a chance to check her bag.
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The jury was shown a map of the school site and a compilation of CCTV footage of the alleged incident.
The court heard the defendant told Mrs Elias "I'm going to f****** kill you".
The trial continues.