NORTH WALES, Pa. – A shocking incident at Pennbrook Middle School in North Wales, Pennsylvania, left students and parents outraged after a 13-year-old girl allegedly attacked a classmate with a metal Stanley cup in a brutal and unprovoked assault. The attack, which occurred in the school cafeteria during lunchtime, resulted in the victim suffering head injuries and needing staples to close the wounds.
Witnesses described the harrowing scene as they watched in horror as the assailant repeatedly struck the victim in the head with the metal cup, causing blood to be scattered in the cafeteria. Despite warnings from students about a potential attack, school officials reportedly failed to intervene, allowing the violent incident to unfold in front of traumatized students.
Parents of students at the school expressed frustration and anger at administrators for not taking action earlier, especially considering reports that the alleged attacker had a “hit list” of students she planned to target. One parent shared the heartbreaking experience of receiving a phone call from their child crying for help amid the chaos and bloodshed.
Following the attack, the school was placed on lockdown as authorities responded to the scene. Surveillance footage revealed the severity of the assault, showing the victim visibly bleeding from her head as a security guard and teacher intervened to stop the attack. The victim was subsequently taken to the hospital for treatment and is currently under concussion watch.
Concerned parents recounted instances where they had reported the alleged attacker to school counselors prior to the incident, raising questions about why more action was not taken to prevent the tragedy. Some parents mentioned that the accused student had only been at the school for two days before the assault occurred and had a history of violent behavior at a previous school, where she was allegedly expelled.
Superintendent Todd Bauer addressed parents’ concerns during a school board meeting, expressing shock and vowing to investigate the circumstances leading up to the attack to prevent similar incidents in the future. Police indicated that the accused student would likely face multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault, in connection with the disturbing incident.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of the vicious assault, parents, students, and school officials are left seeking answers and reassurance that steps will be taken to ensure the safety and well-being of students at Pennbrook Middle School moving forward.