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Stabbed Norwich schoolgirl went into 'panic mode', court told
Overview
A court trial is underway at King's Lynn Crown Court regarding the stabbing of a 15-year-old schoolgirl at Thorpe St Andrew School near Norwich on 11 March. The victim described in a police interview how she entered "panic mode" after being attacked in a corridor by a masked fellow pupil dressed in black. The 16-year-old defendant denies attempted murder but has admitted possessing a kitchen knife and wounding with intent. The prosecution previously presented notes found in the defendant's bedroom expressing hatred towards women.
Key points
- A schoolgirl testified in a police interview about being stabbed in the back by a masked pupil at Thorpe St Andrew School on 11 March.
- The victim described feeling a sharp pain like a punch, followed by numbness, weakness, and blood on her hands.
- The defendant, now 16, denies attempted murder but has admitted wounding with intent and possessing a kitchen knife.
- The prosecution presented notes found in the defendant's bedroom expressing misogynistic views and stating he made the decision alone.