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Teacher stabbed at school in Bradford

Police are investigating after a teacher was stabbed in an incident at Dixons Kings Academy in Bradford.

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Teacher stabbed at Bradford school says thank you

Vincent Uzomah, the teacher who was recently injured in a stabbing incident at Dixons Kings Academy in Bradford, has thanked well-wishers for their support.

Vincent Uzomah Credit: Ross Parry / Facebook

In a statement issued through West Yorkshire Police, Mr Uzomah said: "I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to God and to everyone for all the support that myself and family have received during the course of the traumatic event of my life. It has been 12 days since this event occurred and I thank the Lord Jesus for sparing my life."

He went on to thank doctors and nurses part of the NHS, and his work colleagues at Dixons Kings Academy and other schools across Yorkshire.

My family and I appreciate the overwhelming support, love and care that we have received from friends and well-wishers, as I continue on the path towards recovery. Thank you all.

– Vincent Uzomah

A 14-year-old has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the incident.

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