Schoolgirl Recounts 'Panic Mode' After Stabbing Attack in Court Testimony

A schoolgirl who was stabbed by a masked pupil at school described going into "panic mode" and feeling "everything was going numb" after the attack, King's Lynn Crown Court has been told. The victim recounted seeing "blood all over her hands" following the incident.

Police were called to Thorpe St Andrew School, near Norwich, on March 11, after reports of a 15-year-old girl being stabbed in the back. The defendant, who is now 16 and whose identity is protected by law, has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder but has admitted to possessing a kitchen knife without lawful authority and wounding with intent.

During a police interview played in court, the girl detailed the moments after the stabbing, which occurred in a school corridor. She described it initially feeling like a punch, followed by a "sharp pain" in her back. Upon realizing she had been stabbed, she entered "panic mode," feeling her body go numb and weak. She recalled needing police to cut off her clothes to tend to the wound.

In the interview, conducted shortly after the incident, the girl stated she was "a bit in shock" but anticipated the full emotional impact would hit her later. She also told officers she did not know the attacker and had no prior issues with anyone at the school.

The victim became emotional and broke down in tears while giving evidence in court. The court has previously heard that the defendant had written notes expressing hatred towards women. One note, allegedly found pinned to his bedroom wall, stated: "My barren world.. Hello. To all readers out there in the UK and perhaps even the world. If you're reading this, I am either dead or in custody." The note continued, "I imagine the police will be the first to read this and seize it as evidence, so I will make something very clear. I made this decision to do so on my own."

Another note read: "Am I evil for that? Probably. Am I an incel? A misogynist?. No. I just have good judgement."

The trial is ongoing and is expected to last three weeks.