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Ann Maguire stabbing: Boy in court charged with murder | |
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A 15-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of a teacher who was stabbed to death in front of her pupils at a school in Leeds. | |
Ann Maguire, 61, was attacked in a classroom at Corpus Christi Catholic College, Halton Moor, on Monday. | |
Members of her family were in court to see the boy, who cannot be named, remanded in custody to appear by video-link at Leeds Crown Court on Friday. | |
In a statement, Mrs Maguire's family described her as "a shining light". | |
Mrs Maguire, who taught Spanish, had worked at Corpus Christi Catholic College for more than 40 years and was due to retire in September. | |
In a statement issued by West Yorkshire Police, her family said they were devastated at the death of "a loving wife, the best mother, a treasured sister, a true friend". | |
"She brightened the world for so many of us. Her selfless, genuine, caring nature will remain with us eternally." | |
Family members said they were overwhelmed by the support, sympathy and tributes they had received, which were "a source of great comfort at this dark time". | |
The statement added: "Ann, we will love you always, your loving family." | The statement added: "Ann, we will love you always, your loving family." |
She joined Corpus Christi, a 950-pupil college in the Halton Moor area of Leeds, as a student teacher and last year the school celebrated her 40th year of service. | |
Mrs Maguire lived in Moortown, Leeds, with her husband, Donald. The couple had two daughters, Emma and Kerry. | |
She also raised her nephews Andrew and Daniel following the death from cancer of her sister, Eileen Poole, when the boys were young. | |
Hundreds of floral tributes have been laid outside the school by current and former pupils since Monday. | Hundreds of floral tributes have been laid outside the school by current and former pupils since Monday. |
A book of condolence was also opened at the church that adjoins the school. | A book of condolence was also opened at the church that adjoins the school. |
The Pope, Prime Minister David Cameron and opposition leader Ed Miliband have each paid tribute to Mrs Maguire. | The Pope, Prime Minister David Cameron and opposition leader Ed Miliband have each paid tribute to Mrs Maguire. |