Teen attacker had 'macabre' interest in murders

Boy, 17, can't be named

A boy who tried to kill two teenagers and a teacher at Blundell's School at Tiverton has a 'macabre' interest in murders and serial killers.

The 17-year-old, who can't be named because of his aged, has been found guilty following a trial at Exeter Crown Court.

Helen Phillips, Senior Crown Prosecutor for CPS South West, said: “This was a terrifying attack on two defenceless boys sleeping in their beds, who are lucky to still be alive.
 
“The pupil’s thirst for violence then saw him turn his attention to the housemaster, who was struck by a hammer but bravely intervened and stopped him in his tracks.
 
“The boy, who had a macabre interest in murder, serial killers, and violence, showed no remorse and naïvely thought that by concocting a story about sleepwalking at the time of the attack he could evade punishment.
 
“Today’s result is evidence that the police and the Crown Prosecution Service will not hesitate in prosecuting those who commit serious violence.”

The boy was remanded in custody and will be sentenced in October.