The Old Bailey heard she was just 12 when she used a kitchen knife to viciously attack her adoptive mother, highlighting the concerning rise in youth violence.
Judge Judy Khan KC expressed a hope for the girl's rehabilitation, stating: 'You are very young and there is every reason you can turn your life around and be happy and successful in the future.'
The court considered the girl's age in sentencing, stating that her welfare and potential for rehabilitation were significant factors, despite the high risk of harm she presented.
The girl admitted to wounding with intent and making threats to kill, further illustrating the serious nature of her actions and the need for intervention and support.
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