Police are reminding members of the public that it is illegal to name the teenager accused of attempted murder in an Ammanford school or to share material that could prejudice the case.

The trial of the teen, charged with three counts of attempted murder, has been ongoing since September 30.

The girl – who cannot be named due to her age – was arrested following an incident on April 24 which saw the school placed in lockdown.

Two teachers, Fiona Elias and Liz Hopkin, and a teenager were taken to hospital and treated for stab wounds, but were released the following day.

The jury retired yesterday, Tuesday, October 8 and a verdict was expected today.

However, this morning His Honour Judge Paul Thomas KC summoned the jury and told them that a ‘great irregularity had compromised their ability to further consider this matter’.

“It is with the greatest possible reluctance that I will have to discharge this jury from returning a verdict,” he said.

Judge Thomas sad that he had discussed the reasons why the jury had to be discharged privately with the members.

A retrial will take place from January 27 next year.

Judge Thomas thanked the jury for their participation and apologised ‘that matters have gone the way they have’.

A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police reminded that legal proceedings in the case are still ongoing.

Asked if there had been an arrest for contempt of court the spokesperson said that ‘it would not be appropriate for us to comment any further at this time.

A re-trial is set to begin on 27 January 2025’.

The force reminded members of the public that speculation or posts on social media concerning the case could influence the retrial.

“We would like to remind people that the teenager accused of three counts of attempted murder cannot be named for legal reasons,” said the spokesperson.

“We urge people not to speculate on the details of the case, nor to share footage or material which could prejudice the case or cause further distress to those involved.”