A transgender teenager was rushed to hospital after she was stabbed 14 times at a party, a court has heard. The 18-year-old girl was attacked on the evening of Saturday, February 10, while at a rollerskating party in Harrow, London.
Summer Betts-Ramsey, 19, sobbed in the dock of Willesden Magistrates Court yesterday as she was charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon in public.
The victim was attacked by a group after being subjected to transphobic slurs at the party, the court was told.
Police were called at 7pm to Masons Avenue following reports of a stabbing. The girl was taken to hospital and has since been discharged.
Betts-Ramsay will remain in custody until March 12, when her plea hearing will take place at the Old Bailey.
As she was taken back to her cell she shouted to her mother: “I love you.”
Four people have been arrested since the attack and the Met have upped patrols in the area.
Detective Inspector 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 and speak to us.
“We have increased police patrols in the area and would encourage people to approach these officers with any information or concerns.”
Anyone with information should call 101 with reference 6306/10Feb or alternatively, contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
