A 15-year-old boy in the UK has appeared in court and denied stabbing a teacher in the corridor of his school. The teenager, who cannot be named due to his age, pleaded not guilty to attempting to wound Jamie Sansom, a maths teacher at Tewkesbury Academy in Gloucestershire, with intent. However, he admitted to possessing a bladed article.
The boy spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth, address, and enter his pleas, with his parents seated in the back of the court for the hearing. The prosecution, led by Sadie Waits, requested that the case be sent to the crown court due to its seriousness and complexity. However, District Judge Nicholas Wattam rejected the application, saying the case would remain in the youth court at this stage.
The judge ordered a further hearing on July 21st, where a trial date is likely to be fixed, and rejected a bail application on behalf of the defendant, remanding him into secure accommodation. Addressing the defendant, the judge said, “You will be back in court on July 21st and the court will consider this case again.”
Teenager Denies Stabbing Teacher in School Corridor
According to reports, Mr. Sansom suffered a single stab wound during an alleged incident at Tewkesbury Academy on July 10th, prompting the school to be locked down and neighboring schools to shut their doors as a precaution. Mr. Sansom, who has taught at the school since 2017, was discharged from hospital on Monday evening and is reportedly recovering well, hoping to return to the classroom before the summer break.
The case has sparked concerns about the safety of teachers and students in schools. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and it is unclear what motivated the teenager to attack Mr. Sansom. The incident has also highlighted the importance of school safety measures and the need for teachers to feel protected while doing their jobs.
