She’s been remanded in youth detention
Police at the scene(Image: Manchester Evening News)
A teenage girl has appeared in court accused of attempting to murder two students and a teacher in a knife attack in a form class at a school in Manchester.
The 14-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared via videolink at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday after the incident at the Co-op Academy on Plant Hill Road, Blackley, on Tuesday.
She’s charged with three counts of attempted murder and two counts of possessing a bladed article on school premises.
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The girl spoke only to confirm her name, date of birth and address.
Teacher Maysum Abdullah, 27, suffered a wound to his neck, but the court heard all three have now been released from hospital.
The case was transferred to the crown court and the girl was remanded in youth detention after the brief hearing.
Police at the scene(Image: Manchester Evening News)
The alleged attack is being investigated by Counter Terrorism Police, but at this time it has not been declared a terrorist incident.
District Judge Briony Clarke told the defendant: “Because of the seriousness of the charges that you face, I have to send this matter to the crown court.”
The teenager will next appear at the Old Bailey on June 19 and has been remanded to youth detention accommodation in the meantime.
Two pupils, both aged 14, and Mr Abdullah were injured, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) previously said.
All three have been released from hospital and suffered no serious injuries, GMP also said.