A 16-year-old boy has been convicted of wounding with intent
A 16-year-old boy has been convicted of wounding with intent after an incident which took place at Milford Haven Comprehensive School on Thursday, February 5 this year.
He had previously pleaded guilty to a count of being in possession of a knife.
At approximately 3.20pm on February 5, the teenager – who cannot be named for legal reasons – attacked the victim while armed with a knife. He had followed the victim into a classroom after asking for assistance with some schoolwork before then attacking her.
The victim was able to disarm the student, but sustained injuries that required hospital treatment. Fortunately, she was able to make a recovery following treatment.
Dyfed-Powys Police, along with other emergency services, swiftly attended the scene and safeguarded pupils and staff, and a lockdown at the school was implemented. Shortly afterwards, police traced and arrested the then 15-year-old boy.
He was charged on February 7 and remanded into custody prior to the trial.
Senior Investigating Officer, DI Sarah Totterdale said: “Firstly, I would like to commend the bravery shown by the victim in this case. What happened to her on February 5th must have been a truly terrifying ordeal, so to have to attend court and re-live that experience has taken exceptional courage. It is thanks to pure good fortune that she did not sustain even worse injuries, but the emotional impact cannot be underestimated. We would like to thank her for her assistance throughout this investigation.
“This incident also understandably had a profound impact on other students and teachers in Milford Haven Comprehensive School, as well as the wider community. Fortunately, we were able to promptly attend the school, ensure the safeguarding of pupils and teachers, as well as apprehend the offender.
“Lastly, I’d like to thank our emergency service partners who responded alongside us on the day, teachers, staff and parents/ guardians and pupils from Milford Haven Comprehensive School, Pembrokeshire County Council, and members of the local community for their patience and understanding.
“I hope that with the criminal proceedings now at a conclusion, that the victim in this case can begin to obtain closure from this incident, and that Milford Haven Comprehensive School can continue passionately teaching, learning and thriving together in a safe environment.”
The defendant will return to Swansea Crown Court to be sentenced on September 3.