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A 16-year-old boy has been convicted of the attempted murder of a 15-year-old girl at Thorpe St Andrew School near Norwich. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had planned the attack driven by a hatred of women and an intense fascination with killers. On the day of the incident in March, he wore black clothing and a face mask before stabbing the girl in the back with a kitchen knife. The school immediately entered lockdown following the assault, and armed police quickly responded to the scene.
Jurors at King’s Lynn Crown Court heard that the boy had written disturbing notes expressing his misanthropy, misogyny, and a desire to kill. His “obsessive and dangerous interest in killers and killing” was highlighted as part of the prosecution’s case. CCTV footage showed the moment the victim was stabbed and the perpetrator fleeing while a teacher pursued him. The girl managed to alert a teacher, stating, “Sir, I’ve been stabbed.” In a police interview, she described feeling panicked, numb, and weak after the attack.
Chris Paxton KC, prosecuting the case, emphasized that it was “sheer good fortune” the girl was not more seriously injured. He described the stabbing as an attempted killing, noting the calculated nature of the attack, as the accused carried a kitchen knife with an 18cm blade, which was later recovered from a wooded area. The boy had also messaged his mother from the scene to say, “I’m sorry.” During the trial, it was revealed that prior to the assault, the suspect had written a note indicating his intent to carry out the attack, mentioning multiple potential victims and injuries.
The accused had previously admitted to possessing the knife unlawfully and wounding with intent, but prosecutors pursued the more serious charge of attempted murder. The defense argued that the force used was limited and thus did not demonstrate an intent to kill. However, after nearly four hours of deliberation, the jury returned a majority verdict of guilty. Following the conviction, Mr Justice Lickey warned the teenager that a lengthy custodial sentence was likely to be imposed given the severity of the offense. The sentencing is scheduled for 18 December
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