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Norwich school stabbing suspect searched online for incel ideologist, court hears
Overview
A court has heard that a teenage boy on trial for attempted murder after stabbing a girl at Thorpe St Andrew School near Norwich searched online for Elliot Rodger, an early influence on incel and manosphere culture. The prosecution told King's Lynn Crown Court that the defendant had an interest in serial killers, wrote notes saying he hated women, and wanted to kill. The 16-year-old defendant denies attempted murder, though he has admitted possessing a kitchen knife and wounding with intent.
Key points
- A 16-year-old boy is on trial at King's Lynn Crown Court accused of the attempted murder of a 15-year-old girl.
- The attack took place on 11 March at Thorpe St Andrew School near Norwich, where the girl was stabbed in the back.
- The prosecution stated that an examination of the defendant's phone revealed internet searches for Elliot Rodger, an early influence on incel culture.
- The prosecutor claimed the boy had an interest in serial killers and wrote notes expressing a hatred for women.
- The defendant denies attempted murder but has admitted to possessing a kitchen knife without lawful authority and wounding with intent.