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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rod Minchin

Hitler-obsessed teen who stabbed her teachers was considered for anti-terror programme before attack

Screen grab taken from Ysgol Dyffryn Aman CCTV footage dated 24/04/24 issued by Dyfed-Powys Police of the 14-year-old girl speaking with teacher Fiona Elias (in a high-vis jacket) before the incident - (Dyfed-Powys Police)

A report has revealed a teenager, who later stabbed three people at her school, had been considered for Prevent due to her interest in Adolf Hitler.

The 13-year-old harboured a curiosity for war memorabilia and the Nazi dictator, a fascination with weapons, and claimed to speak German and Russian.

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