Trans teenager stabbed 14 times at skating party

A TEENAGE transgender girl was stabbed 14 times in an attack at a roller-skating party, a court has heard.

The 18-year-old victim was taken to hospital after the “shocking and violent” attack in Harrow, north London, last Saturday evening.

Summer Betts-ramsey, 19, appeared in the dock at Willesden magistrates’ court on Tuesday, accused of 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 court heard the victim had arranged to attend a roller-skating party with friends at Harrow Leisure Centre that day.

The court also heard that the victim was subjected to “slurs”.

Ms Betts-ramsey spoke only to confirm her personal details and her address.

She denies involvement in the stabbing and will remain in custody until March 12, when her plea hearing will take place at the Old Bailey.

Four people have been arrested since the attack.

The Metropolitan Police said the victim has 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,” Det Insp Hannant added.

The victim was stabbed in Masons Avenue, in Wealdstone, north-west London, at about 7pm on Saturday.

‘This was a shocking and violent attack and we continue to support the victim and her family’