A 13-year-old student from Pennbrook Middle School, who is accused of attacking a fellow student, allegedly swung a large water jug at sheriff’s deputies during a court appearance Monday morning.
A Pennbrook Middle School student who was accused last week of assaulting a fellow student with a Stanley tumbler may face new charges, after they allegedly attempted to strike a sheriff’s deputy with a large water jug during their first juvenile hearing Monday morning.
The 13-year-old student made national headlines last week, following North Penn Now’s initial reporting on an alleged assault that had occurred in the school’s cafeteria and resulted in the 12-year-old victim being hospitalized. The attack, which police described as sudden and unprovoked, resulted in the victim sustaining a concussion and needing staples to close lacerations on their head.
The alleged assailant’s first appearance in court occurred on Monday morning, when they were charged with felony aggravated assault and related offenses. According to Upper Gwynedd Police Chief David Duffy, the hearing was held at 10 a.m., and upon the judge detaining the juvenile, they allegedly grabbed a large water jug and swung it at deputies.
“The juvenile continued to resist but was subdued,” said Duffy, adding he’s not sure if additional charges will be filed as a result of the attempted assault in court.
A spokesperson for the district attorney's office said they cannot provide information on matters in juvenile court.
The juvenile is currently in custody at the Montgomery County Youth Center, and Duffy said they will undergo an evaluation in approximately one week to determine if their stay at the center will be longer.
To read our initial reporting on the alleged assault, click here. To read follow up coverage, including responses from the school district, parents, and students, click here.
