A transgender teenager was rushed to hospital after being stabbed 14 times at a rollerskating party, a court heard.
The 18-year-old girl was attacked in a ‘shocking and violent attack’ in Harrow on Saturday evening.
Summer Betts-Ramsey, 19, wept in the dock at Willesden Magistrates Court on Tuesday as she was charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon in public.
The court heard that the victim was attacked by a group after being subjected to transphobic slurs at the party.
Prosecutor Bunsri Bhuwa confirmed to the court that the victim was a transgender teenage girl.
A transgender teenager was rushed to hospital after being stabbed 14 times in Harrow, Willesden Magistrates Court (pictured) heard
Police were called at 7pm to Masons Avenue following the report of an assault where the 18-year-old was found at the scene with stab injuries.
She was taken to hospital and has since been discharged.
According to The Standard, Betts-Ramsey cried in the dock and she confirmed her details and her address in Cricklewood.
She will remain in custody until March 12, when her plea hearing will take place at the Old Bailey.
After finding this out the 19-year-old wanted to speak to her mother. She yelled ‘I love you’ as she was taken back to her cell.
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.