‘Hero’ teacher stabbed while protecting students in Manchester school knife attack is named
The name of the teacher who was stabbed while protecting students in a knife attack at a secondary school in Manchester has been revealed.
Maysum Abdullah, 27, was called a “hero” after intervening in an attack on the Co-op Academy Manchester on Plant Hill Road in Blackley on Tuesday.
Following the incident, a 14-year-old girl was charged with three counts of attempted murder and will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on Friday.
Manchester Police said two other 14-year-old students were injured in the incident.
Mr. Abdullah said: Manchester Evening News He was recovering at home with his wife and was still “trying to process” the incident. Independent Reached out to him for comment.
The other two victims were released from the hospital and did not suffer any serious injuries.
His wife, Saima, said he was a “hero” who protected the children. He wrote on TikTok: “[On Tuesday] I received the devastating news that my wife had been stabbed while trying to protect students from a serious stabbing attack in her classroom.
“No one expects to receive a phone call informing them that their loved one has been stabbed and taken to the hospital. I am grateful that his injuries are not life-threatening. The wounds on his neck and hand were treated, but these physical injuries are only a part of what our family is currently facing.
“My husband started teaching to make a positive difference in the lives of young people and he is truly a hero when it comes to protecting and protecting children.
“Our prayers go out to the other two students who were injured and to all students and staff who witnessed such a traumatic event.”
The investigation is being carried out by counter-terrorism officers due to the circumstances, but the incident has not been declared a terrorist incident.
The suspect, who also faces two charges of possessing a sharp object on school premises, was detained under the Mental Health Act and released into police custody following assessment by health professionals.
Detective Superintendent Jonathan Chadwick, chief of North West Counter Terrorism Police, said: “These are extremely serious allegations against a young girl and we continue to support the victims and their families, working closely with Manchester Police and offer support to the wider school community who are deeply affected by what happened.
“Although charges have now been secured, our investigation is still ongoing and we continue to work with our local police colleagues in the Blackley area.”
