Understand
Norfolk school stabbing trial hears from defendant's mother
Overview
At King's Lynn Crown Court, the mother of a 16-year-old boy on trial for a masked school stabbing testified that she received an "I'm sorry" text message from her son after learning of the incident on social media. The defendant denies attempted murder but has admitted wounding with intent and possessing a kitchen knife. The trial continues.
Key points
- The mother of the 16-year-old defendant told King's Lynn Crown Court she received a text saying "sorry" shortly after the attack.
- The defendant denies attempted murder, but has admitted wounding with intent and possessing a kitchen knife without lawful authority.
- The mother stated she discovered the incident via social media and tracked her son's location using an app before calling 999.
- A teacher at Thorpe St Andrew School described chasing the suspect for about 25 seconds after the March 11 attack.