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Stabbed schoolgirl in 'panic mode', court told

Stabbed schoolgirl in 'panic mode', court told

Summary

A 15-year-old schoolgirl was stabbed by a masked fellow student at Thorpe St Andrew School near Norwich. The attacker, now 16, denies attempted murder but admits to wounding with intent and carrying a knife without permission. The victim described feeling numb and panicked after the attack during a trial at King's Lynn Crown Court.

Key Facts

  • The stabbing happened on March 11 at Thorpe St Andrew School.
  • The victim was stabbed in the back by a masked student who wore no school uniform.
  • The attacker is 16 years old and is charged with attempted murder and carrying a knife unlawfully.
  • The attacker admits to possession of a kitchen knife and wounding with intent but denies attempted murder.
  • The victim described panic, numbness, and shock after the stabbing.
  • Police had to cut off the victim’s clothes to treat the wound.
  • The attacker had written notes expressing hatred of women, found in his bedroom by police.
  • The court trial is ongoing and expected to last three weeks.
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