A teenager who stabbed several people at a school has been imprisoned, as he believed he was instructed by God.

Seventeen-year-old Louis Melotte has been sentenced to at least five years in jail after carrying out a vicious attack at his former school. The incident, which took place at Sheffield's Birley Academy in May, shocked the community and left three people injured.

In chilling footage captured on video, Melotte can be seen entering the school's reception area and asking for a staff member. Nearby, three schoolgirls can be seen loitering. Without warning, Melotte approaches one of the girls, who is only 12 years old, and attacks her with a piece of broken glass that he had concealed up his sleeve.

Fortunately, Molly Bulmer, a youth mentor who happened to be nearby, intervened and tried to stop Melotte. In the process, she was also injured. Receptionist Alicia Richards quickly ushered the three girls away to safety before being pursued by Melotte, who also attempted to attack her.

Both Bulmer and Richards were scratched during the incident, which caused the school to go into lockdown. Melotte was apprehended by the police shortly after the attack. Bulmer later recalled Melotte saying, "This was meant to happen," as she struggled to restrain him.

Prior to the attack, Melotte had made a series of disturbing posts on social media, stating that he had received a calling from the Lord Jesus Christ and was meant to carry out an act of violence. The court heard that he had smashed a glass at home before walking calmly to the school with the pieces hidden up his sleeve. As he launched his attack, he could be heard saying, "I'm going to kill everyone."

In her impact statement read to the court, Bulmer shared the lasting trauma and fear she experienced from the incident. She also expressed concern for the students she worked with, stating that they too were victims in this situation.

Judge Jeremy Richardson KC praised Bulmer and Richards for their bravery and recommended them for commendations. He commended Bulmer for not hesitating to protect the school children and praised her for making a difference in a dangerous situation.

Melotte, who sat in the dock wearing a bright blue jacket, was found guilty of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent and previously pleaded guilty to carrying a bladed weapon into the school. Judge Richardson lifted the order protecting his identity, stating that although Melotte was autistic and had mental health problems, he was aware of his actions and their consequences.

The judge also expressed concern over Melotte's troubled upbringing and his online posts promoting white supremacy. He emphasized the importance of protecting the public and ensuring that schools remain safe places for learning. In the end, he sentenced Melotte to at least five years in jail, with a further five years on licence, to ensure the safety of the community.

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