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Ann Maguire stabbing: 15-year-old boy to appear in court charged with murder of teacher Ann Maguire stabbing: Family pay tribute as boy, 15, appears in court
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A 15-year-old boy will appear in court later charged with the murder of teacher Ann Maguire at a Catholic school in Leeds. The family of Ann Maguire have paid tribute to their "shining light" as the teenager accused of stabbing her to death appears in court.
The Spanish teacher, 61, was months away from retiring, after working at Corpus Christi College for more than 40 years, when she was fatally stabbed in the classroom in front of pupils on Monday. The Spanish teacher, 61, was months away from retiring from Corpus Christi College in Leeds when she was attacked in the classroom in front of terrified pupils on Monday.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said there was sufficient evidence to charge the 15-year-old with the murder after he was arrested and interviewed under caution by police. In a statement released through West Yorkshire Police, her family said: "Our beautiful Ann, our shining light, she brightened the world for so many of us.
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will first appear at Leeds Youth Court today and at Leeds Crown Court for a bail hearing tomorrow, the CPS said. "A loving wife, the best mother, a treasured sister, a true friend. This horrific happening has robbed us of all of this and so much more.
Peter Mann, head of the CPS Yorkshire, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has been working closely with West Yorkshire Police in connection with the death of Ann Maguire. A 15-year-old male was arrested in connection with this incident and has been interviewed under caution by police. "We are devastated. Her selfless, genuine, caring nature will remain with us eternally.
“We have concluded that there is sufficient evidence to charge this youth with the murder of Ann Maguire.” "We are overwhelmed by the support, sympathy and kind tributes we have received, they have been a source of great comfort at this dark time.
Police have confirmed that Mrs Maguire died from multiple stab wounds. "We would ask the media to kindly respect the privacy of family and friends in the coming weeks and months.
The head of the school, Steve Mort, described his immense pride at leading the students and staff as they tried to cope with the tragedy. "Ann we will love you always, your loving family."
Flowers are left outside Corpus Christi Catholic College in Leeds, after much loved teacher Ann Maguire, 61, was stabbed to death yesterday in front of her pupils. The tribute came the day after the Pope sent a message of condolence to the family.
A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with murder and was due to appear first appear at Leeds Youth Court today and at Leeds Crown Court for a bail hearing tomorrow, the CPS said.
Mrs Maguire's family were believed to have attended the hearing.
Police have confirmed that she died from multiple stab wounds.
The head of the Catholic school, Steve Mort, described his immense pride at leading the students and staff as they tried to cope with the tragedy.
He singled out the children at the school for praise as he inspected the mass of floral tributes which have accumulated since the death.He singled out the children at the school for praise as he inspected the mass of floral tributes which have accumulated since the death.
He said: “Our children have proven themselves to be great ambassadors for the school. And I want to pay particular tribute to them and to the professionalism and dedication demonstrated by our staff at this very difficult time.”He said: “Our children have proven themselves to be great ambassadors for the school. And I want to pay particular tribute to them and to the professionalism and dedication demonstrated by our staff at this very difficult time.”
Scores of the children leaving the school yesterday afternoon stopped to read hundreds of messages pinned to a mass of floral tributes outside the gates. Scores of the children leaving the school on Wednesday afternoon stopped to read hundreds of messages pinned to a mass of floral tributes outside the gates.
Mrs Maguire's death is thought to be the first time a teacher has been stabbed to death in a British classroom, and the first killing of a teacher in a school since the 1996 Dunblane massacre.Mrs Maguire's death is thought to be the first time a teacher has been stabbed to death in a British classroom, and the first killing of a teacher in a school since the 1996 Dunblane massacre.
She went to Corpus Christi as a student teacher and, last year, the school held a celebration of her 40 years' service. She started at Corpus Christi as a student teacher and, last year, the school held a celebration of her 40 years' service.
This year, she moved to working four days a week ahead of her planned retirement in five months' time. She had moved to working four days a week ahead of her planned retirement in five months' time.
Mrs Maguire, who was head of Year 11 at the school for more than 10 years, lived in the Moortown area of Leeds with her husband, Donald, who is believed to be a retired maths teacher.Mrs Maguire, who was head of Year 11 at the school for more than 10 years, lived in the Moortown area of Leeds with her husband, Donald, who is believed to be a retired maths teacher.
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