- A knifeman, Matthew Lennox, caused a lockdown at St Joseph’s Catholic High School in Slough, carrying a large knife and falsely claiming to have a gun.
- Head teacher Ciran Stapleton confronted Lennox with resolute determination to protect students, engaging him in conversation to keep him calm.
- Science teacher Chris Robinson locked down his classroom as the school fell silent, unaware if it was a drill or a real threat.
- Staff members eventually called the police, who arrived with Tasers and apprehended Lennox with force, ensuring no harm came to anyone.
- Lennox was deemed unfit to stand trial due to mental health issues and was detained in a secure psychiatric hospital.
- Despite the traumatic incident, the school returned to normal, with some students still struggling emotionally but displaying remarkable bravery.
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Wow, what a harrowing experience for everyone involved! It’s incredible to hear how Ciran Stapleton handled such a terrifying situation with bravery and quick thinking to protect the students. I’m glad everyone came out of it unharmed.
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Wow, I saw this story today. Definitely shows how much headteachers truly care about their students. The headteacher displayed great professionalism in trying to calm the situation putting students first.
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