Boy, 15, ‘attacked teacher with kitchen knife after asking for help with work’

The pupil, who cannot be named for legal reasons, allegedly attacked the female teacher in a classroom in Milford Haven Comprehensive School

A 15-year-old boy has been accused of stabbing his teacher with a kitchen knife while asking for help with his work, a court has heard.

The pupil, who cannot be named for legal reasons, allegedly attacked the female teacher in a classroom in Milford Haven Comprehensive School on Thursday afternoon.

Appearing at Swansea Magistrates Court, the teenager spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth.

He was charged with attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, and possession of a bladed article on education premises.

Magistrates heard the woman was left with injuries to her head, finger and back for which she received treatment in hospital.

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The boy’s family were in court to watch proceedings on Saturday.

He was remanded into youth detention over the weekend and will appear at Swansea Crown Court on February 9.

Pictured here are Police at Milford Haven Comprehensive School A schoolboy aged 15 is being on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly trying to kill a teacher at a high school. Police were called to the 1,109-pupil Milford Haven Comprehensive School in Pembrokeshire, West Wales, after reports of the weapon attack towards the end of the school day. Pupils and staff were locked down while officers were called to the scene but were later allowed home. Dyfed Powys Police said the teacher was being treated for injuries but were keen to stress they were not stabbed. Superintendent Chris Neve said: ???We can confirm police are at Milford Haven Comprehensive School, following a report of the assault of a teacher by a pupil brandishing a weapon at the school at approx. 3.20pm. "The teacher???s injury is not a stab injury. A lock down was implemented but has now been lifted. "The teacher is receiving medical treatment for their injuries. "All pupils at the location are safe, and most have gone home. Officers remain at the school. "A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempt murder and is in police custody." Pembrokeshire County Council said: "Police attended an incident at Milford Haven Comprehensive School today at 3:20pm, following a report of the assault of a teacher by a pupil at the school. "A lock down was implemented but has now been lifted. All pupils at the location are safe, and most have left the school. "Police officers remain at the site. Any planned after-school events have been cancelled this evening." WALES NEWS SERVICE
The teenager was charged with attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, and possession of a bladed article on education premises (Picture: The Pembrokeshire Herald/WALES NEWS SERVICE)

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