A 16-year-old boy is on trial at Swansea Crown Court, accused of attempting to murder teacher Vicki Williams at Milford Haven School in Pembrokeshire on February 5 this year. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, denies charges of attempted murder, inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, and unlawful wounding. He admits possession of a knife on school premises.
Grandmother's Testimony
The boy's grandmother testified that when he came to her house after school on the day of the incident, he sat on the stairs with his head in his hands and told her: 'Something went in my head, nan.' Police arrived shortly after and arrested him. His grandmother described him as a 'really quiet boy' and said she felt sick to her stomach. She noted that he looked shocked and upset during the arrest.
Injuries and Pathologist Evidence
Vicki Williams suffered injuries to her head, hands, and back. Pathologist Dr David Rouse told the jury that cuts on her hands were typical 'defensive wounds' from trying to grab a knife. He described a 'linear incised wound' to the top of her head, consistent with a stabbing action, and stated it was not a blunt force injury. Under cross-examination, Dr Rouse agreed he could not rule out that injuries occurred during a 'scuffle.'
Prosecution and Defence Cases
Prosecutors allege the pupil, then aged 15, carried out a planned 'murderous attack' with a large kitchen knife taken to school. The defence claims injuries were accidental when the pupil refused to hand over the knife. The jury previously heard Mrs Williams describe a look of 'pure hatred' in the boy's eyes and that she thought she would die. The trial continues on Friday.
