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Deaf teenager confessed to murder bid in text message to police | Glasgow and West | STV News
A deaf teenager who confessed by text message to trying to murder a 12-year-old boy by repeatedly stabbing him has been detained.
Gareth Young used a mobile phone to tell police he had stabbed the child and hidden the knife in a cupboard.
The 16-year-old was sentenced to four years detention at the High Court in Edinburgh on Monday after he admitted trying to kill the child, who cannot be named.
The child will face lifelong psychological trauma after the attack, the court heard previously.
Young, who has anger management issues, tried to entice the boy to enter bushes, put a mask on his own face and repeatedly stabbed the child six times, inflicting several life-threatening injuries.
One of the child's ribs was broken as the knife passed through his chest wall and a chest drain had to be inserted to treat a collapsed lung.
Young used a mobile phoned to confess to the stabbing when police arrived at his home at Kilwinning on June 19.
Defence advocate Lorenzo Alonzi told the court that Young had been subjected to physical and psychological abuse for much of his life.
He said his client had been constantly ridiculed over his condition and struggled to control his anger.
The judge, Lord Brailsford, said: "I freely acknowledge and accept that you have had very considerable difficulties during your life. However, you have pleaded guilty to what is a very serious charge."
Young will be subject to supervision for three years after he is released.
A deaf teenager who confessed by text message to trying to murder a 12-year-old boy by repeatedly stabbing him has been detained.
Gareth Young used a mobile phone to tell police he had stabbed the child and hidden the knife in a cupboard.
The 16-year-old was sentenced to four years detention at the High Court in Edinburgh on Monday after he admitted trying to kill the child, who cannot be named.
The child will face lifelong psychological trauma after the attack, the court heard previously.
Young, who has anger management issues, tried to entice the boy to enter bushes, put a mask on his own face and repeatedly stabbed the child six times, inflicting several life-threatening injuries.
One of the child's ribs was broken as the knife passed through his chest wall and a chest drain had to be inserted to treat a collapsed lung.
Young used a mobile phoned to confess to the stabbing when police arrived at his home at Kilwinning on June 19.
Defence advocate Lorenzo Alonzi told the court that Young had been subjected to physical and psychological abuse for much of his life.
He said his client had been constantly ridiculed over his condition and struggled to control his anger.
The judge, Lord Brailsford, said: "I freely acknowledge and accept that you have had very considerable difficulties during your life. However, you have pleaded guilty to what is a very serious charge."
Young will be subject to supervision for three years after he is released.