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A science teacher has appeared before magistrates charged with the attempted murder of a 14-year-old pupil at a school in Nottinghamshire. | A science teacher has appeared before magistrates charged with the attempted murder of a 14-year-old pupil at a school in Nottinghamshire. |
Peter Harvey, 49, of Rannoch Drive, Mansfield, is accused of attacking Jack Waterhouse at All Saints' Roman Catholic School in Mansfield on 8 July. | |
Mr Harvey was remanded in custody by magistrates in the town to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on 27 July. | Mr Harvey was remanded in custody by magistrates in the town to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on 27 July. |
Former pupils arrived at the court with letters of support for Mr Harvey. | |
'Got emotional' | |
One girl, who wished not to be named, broke down in tears outside the courtroom. | |
Another former pupil, 18-year-old Joseph Smith said: "I just wanted to come here today to show support. | |
"He was my form tutor and he was a good teacher. It was upsetting to see him in there. I got a bit emotional." | |
Mr Harvey spoke only to confirm his name and address during the 10-minute hearing. | Mr Harvey spoke only to confirm his name and address during the 10-minute hearing. |
No application was made for bail. | No application was made for bail. |
Jack is said to be in a stable condition at the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham where he is receiving treatment for a fractured skull and a bleed to the brain. |