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The teenager who was arrested after another pupil and two teachers were injured at a school in Carmarthenshire was taken to Llanelli Magistrates’ Court today
A teenage schoolgirl charged with three counts of attempted murder after a stabbing at a school in Wales, has appeared in court.
The 13-year-old, who cannot be named, was remanded to youth detention accommodation, during a hearing at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court this morning. Pupils at Amman Valley School, also known as Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, in Carmarthenshire went into lockdown just after 11.20am on Wednesday after the stabbing at the end of morning break.
The youngster showed no emotion as she appeared in the dock. She spoke only to confirm her name and address and wore a grey jumper. She looked small next to the courtroom staff who surrounded her.
Deputy head Fiona Elias and special needs teacher Liz Hopkins were reportedly the two teachers injured alongside a pupil, all of whom have since been released from hospital. On the morning of the horror stabbing two air ambulances arrived to help the injured, while almost 2,000 other pupils at the school were put into lockdown.
A “code red” alarm sounded through the PA system, during which students and staff are said to have hidden in classrooms – with one pupil reportedly vaulting the school fence to get to safety.The lockdown lasted around four hours between 11.20am and 3.20pm, resulting in a lengthy and anxious wait for parents who were seen tearfully hugging their children after they walked through the gates.
Police pictured at Amman Valley school ( Image: PA)
“Criminal proceedings are active and the defendant has the right to a fair trial,” he added. “It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”
A 15-year-old boy was arrested later on Wednesday after police received reports about messages on social media referring to the stabbing.
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Wales’ First Minister Vaughan Gething both expressed their shock about the school stabbings. First Minister of Wales Vaughan Gething took to social media, he said on X, formelry known as Twitter: "Shocked to hear news of serious incident in Ammanford. Terrible news of a serious incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Amman. A deeply worrying time for the school, families and community. Thanks to first responders. I’m thinking about the community as we try to find out more." While Prime Minister Rishi Sunak added: "Shocked at the news emerging from Ammanford today. I want to thank the police and emergency services for their ongoing response and my thoughts are with all those affected."