THE dad of a girl charged over a school stabbing only found out about the horror online – and says he is terrified of “reprisal” attacks.
A 13-year-old girl is accused of stabbing two teachers and a classmate at Amman Valley School in Carmarthenshire on Wednesday.
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She appeared in court today charged with three counts of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article.
The teen spoke only to confirm her name, date of birth and address in the hearing at Llanelli Magistrate’s Court.
She was remanded into youth custody to next appear at Swansea Crown Court on May 27.
The girl’s dad has spoken out after today’s hearing – telling how he got a chilling call at around 11.30am on Wednesday.
A friend had called him to say there had been an incident with a knife at the school and he should check on his daughter.
But the dad said the school did not tell him anything about what was happening for hours.
He told The Times: “I found out she was involved through social media, because people were naming her online.
“It’s disgusting. I have found out more about what has happened through the news than I did from anyone else.”
The shocked dad saw his daughter last night – saying she was glad to see him.
He said he now fears “reprisals from the community” – but claims he has not been given a police liaison officer.
‘CODE RED’
Pupils were kept in classrooms during a “code red” lockdown after teachers Fiona Elias and Liz Hopkin were knifed.
A girl was also injured in the playground frenzy, which saw police swarm the school.
The rampage came to an end when hero teacher Darrell Campbell “wrestled the knife” out of the teen girl’s grip.
Mrs Hopkin, 53, who works with special needs students, was stabbed four times.
While drama and Welsh teacher Ms Elias, who is head of year, was rushed to hospital after being knifed in the neck.
All three victims have now been discharged from hospital after suffering non life-threatening injuries.
A 15-year-old boy arrested over “concerning messages being shared on social media” remains in custody.
Police executing a warrant at the property, which is in the Ammanford area, found a BB gun.
Supt Ross Evans said: “A 13-year-old girl was arrested at the scene, I can confirm.
“The girl has now been charged with three counts of attempted murder.
“Yesterday evening, our control room received a number of calls reporting concerns about messages being shared on social media.
“The messages had references to the incident here at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman.
“Officers swiftly carried out a warrant at the home of the person believed to be responsible for this content.”
Prosecutor Michael Cray said: “Criminal proceedings are active and the defendant has the right to a fair trial.
“It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”