Teacher stabbed in street named

Gillian Kay

The headteacher stabbed in a horrific attack has been named as Gillian Kay of Propps Hall Primary School in Failsworth.

Police were called to the 39-year-old's home in Shaw Road, Thornham, shortly after 5pm on Friday, where she had been stabbed three times to the face and neck with a screwdriver.

Gillian had to be airlifted to Wythenshaw Hospital for treatment, where she remains in a serious, although not life-threatening condition.

Lucy Greenwood, deputy head at Propps Hall School said that it is a very difficult time for the school community.

She added: "I can confirm that our headteacher, Gillian Kay, was taken to hospital on Friday. We can not say much publicly at this stage because a police investigation is ongoing and we must not hinder that process.

"School business will continue as normal but clearly this is a difficult time.

"Everyone who knows Gillian will be concerned. Our thoughts and prayers are with her, and her family."

Police stressed that speculation about the incident being a 'neighbourly dispute' is wrong.

A 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody for questioning.

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