‘Hero’ teacher stabbed while protecting students in Manchester school knife attack is named

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[News]( 2. [UK]( 3. [Crime]( # ‘Hero’ teacher stabbed while protecting students in Manchester school knife attack is named ## Maysum Abdullah has been praised after he stepped in to protect his students [Harriette Boucher]( 12 June 2026 12:20 BST * Copy link * Bookmark ## Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover open image in gallery Maysum Abdullah, 27, was knifed during the incident(Maysum Abdullah) ### For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails ### Sign up to our free breaking news emails ### Sign up to our free breaking news emails Email * SIGN UP - [x] I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our[Privacy notice]( The teacher who was stabbed while protecting [students]( during [a knife attack]( at a secondary school in [Manchester]( has been named. Maysum Abdullah, 27, has been called a “hero” after he intervened in the [attack]( at Co-op Academy Manchester on Plant Hill Road in Blackley on Tuesday. A 14-year-old girl has been [charged]( with three counts of attempted murder following the incident and is due to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on Friday. Another two 14-year-old pupils were injured in the incident, [Greater Manchester Police]( said. Mr Abdullah told the _Manchester Evening News_ he was recovering at home with his wife and still “trying to process” the incident. _The Independent_ has reached out to him for comment. The two other victims have also been released from the hospital and suffered no serious injuries. His wife, Saima, said he was a “hero” for protecting the children. She wrote on TikTok: “[On Tuesday] I received the devastating news that my husband had been stabbed whilst trying to protect pupils from a serious [knife attack]( in his classroom. open image in gallery Three people were injured in the attack at Co-op Academy in Manchester(Google Maps) “No one ever expects to receive a phone call telling them that their loved one has been taken to the hospital after being stabbed. I am grateful that his injuries were not life-threatening. The wound on his neck and his hand have been treated, however these physical wounds are only part of what our family is now facing. “My husband entered teaching to make a positive difference in young people's lives and he is truly a hero for protecting and safeguarding those children. “Our prayers are with the other two pupils who also suffered injuries and to all the students and staff who witnessed such a traumatic event.” The investigation is being handled by counterterrorism officers due to circumstances, but it has not been declared a terrorist incident. open image in gallery The suspect is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday(PA Archive) The suspect, who also faces two counts of possessing a bladed article on school premises, was detained under the Mental Health Act and has since been released to police custody following an assessment by health professionals. Detective Chief Superintendent Jonathan Chadwick, head of Counter Terrorism Policing North West, said: “These are extremely serious charges against a young girl and, working closely with [Greater Manchester Police]( we continue to support the victims and their families and offer support to the wider school community, who have been deeply affected by what happened. “Although charges have now been secured, our investigation is still ongoing, and we continue to work with local policing colleagues in the Blackley area.” ### More about [Manchester]( attack]( [by Taboola]( Taboola]( Promoted Links []( the most relaxing Farm Game. No Install needed Taonga: The Island Farm Play Now]( "Play the most relaxing Farm Game. 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