Women admits multiple charges over Wroughton School incident
Two schools were placed in lockdown because of concerning behaviour from a member of the public
Last updated 12th Jul 2023
A woman from the Wroughton area of Swindon has admitted various offences including possessing an offensive weapon and assaulting an emergency worker, after an incident at a school on Tuesday (12 July).
Wroughton Junior School and nearby Ridgeway School were both placed in lockdown because of concerning behaviour from a member of the public.
Lucy Maull, who is 37 and from Inverary Road in Wroughton, was arrested on the grounds of Wroughton Junior School that same morning.
Appearing at Swindon Magistrates Court she has now pleaded guilty to:
- Possession of an article with a blade on school grounds
- Possession of an offensive weapon on school grounds
- Two charges of common assault against an emergency worker
- Criminal damage to property valued under £5,000
- Use of threatening, abusive words or behaviour with intent to cause fear or provoke unlawful violence
The incident came just a day after a teacher was stabbed by a boy at a school in Gloucestershire, but there is no suggestion the two cases are linked.
Inspector Joe Senior from Wiltshire Police said: “This was a concerning incident for everyone involved - thankfully Maull was swiftly arrested and no children or staff were harmed.
“Staff at the schools acted calmly and professionally, following established procedures to protect those in their care.
“Maull has now admitted a range of charges and has now been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing.”
She is next due to appear at Swindon Crown Court on 25 August.