Woman found responsible for children's stab wounds during Trial of Facts

A woman has been found to have unlawfully committed the act of stabbing two 10 year old boys at an address in Friskney near Skegness.

it was in November 2022 that the incident took place.

The jury were shown evidence that the prosecution described as ‘overwhelming’ - From body cam footage showing 41 year old Anne Marie McEvoy waving a knife through a window to interviews from the 2 boys describing how they were terrified and scared that night - which meant after less than an hour deliberating - they reached a unanimous verdict

Police went to the scene on Fold Hill on the 29th of November at 4:30pm but only gained access to the property at 1:30 in the morning - with negotiators and firearms officers accompanying them - neither of the boys were found to have life threatening injuries and are now fully recovered.

Officials had previously concluded that the defendant was not competent to participate in criminal proceedings.

Rachael Cox, DCI at Lincolnshire Police, said: “This is a deeply upsetting incident which will have a long-term impact on those children involved and their family.

“Our thoughts are with them, and we will continue to offer whatever support we can to help them navigate the long road ahead to recovery.

“We would also like to extend our gratitude to the family for their cooperation and colleagues across Lincolnshire for their bravery, hard work, and dedication to this case.

“Without them, we wouldn’t be here today. The family wish for privacy following this court hearing.

“The community is at the heart of everything we do, and the long-term health and safety of the children involved in this case is our top priority.”