Teenager in court after transgender girl stabbed 14 times at roller-skating party
A teenage transgender girl was stabbed 14 times at a roller-skating party, a court has heard.
The 18-year-old victim was rushed to hospital following the “shocking and violent” attack in Harrow on Saturday evening.
Summer Betts-Ramsey, 19, appeared in the dock at Willesden magistrates’ court on Tuesday, accused of being involved in the stabbing.
She has been charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon in public.
Bunsri Bhuwa, for the prosecution, confirmed to the court that “the victim is a transgender female”, the Evening Standard reported.
The victim was stabbed in Masons Avenue, in Wealdstone, northwest London, at about 7pm on Saturday.
The court was told that the victim had arranged to attend a roller-skating party with friends at Harrow Leisure Centre that day.
She sustained 14 stab wounds in the alleged attack and was taken to hospital for treatment, the court was told.
The court also heard that the victim was subjected to “slurs”.
Ms Betts-Ramsey spoke only to confirm her details and her address.
Ms Betts-Ramsey, who the court heard denies being involved in the stabbing, will remain in custody until Mar 12, when her plea hearing will take place at the Old Bailey.
Four arrested
Four people have been arrested since the attack.
The Metropolitan Police has said the victim of the alleged attack has now been discharged from hospital and is being supported by her family.
Det Insp Nicola Hannant, who is leading the investigation, said: “This was a shocking and violent attack and we continue to support the victim and her family as she recovers from her injuries.
“Since the incident occurred, we have been working tirelessly to identify those responsible and are making good progress with our investigation.
“We have already arrested four people however we continue to appeal for anyone who may have been in the area or who believes they have further information to come forward and speak to us.”
