In a deeply troubling incident that has shaken families and educators, a 15-year-old girl has admitted to attacking her 12-year-old classmate with a knife at Hazlehead Academy in Aberdeen.
The attack, which took place last year inside the school, left the younger girl with severe injuries. She was rushed to the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital for emergency care and later released, but she now faces permanent disfigurement and ongoing emotional challenges from the trauma.
In court, the 15-year-old admitted to the assault that put her classmate’s life in danger, along with carrying a knife on school grounds. She repeatedly struck the victim on the head during the incident in what should have been a safe learning environment.
The victim’s father expressed relief that the attacker had taken responsibility but stressed the broader impact. “No child, parent, or teacher should ever have to face the possibility of a weapon being used in a school,” he said. The family’s main focus remains on their daughter’s physical and emotional recovery as she works through the lasting effects of that frightening day.
The case has prompted important conversations about school safety and preventing violence among young people. The 15-year-old is scheduled to return to court in June 2026 for sentencing.
This event serves as a painful reminder of how quickly a normal school day can change. Communities and schools everywhere continue to seek better ways to keep students safe and supported. The victim and her loved ones are taking things one step at a time, surrounded by care as they move forward.