The principal of a Wythenshawe academy school is back home safe with his family after he was caught up in yesterday’s terror attack in Westminster.
James Eldon, Principal of Manchester Enterprise Academy in Wythenshawe, was in the House of Commons as the horror unfolded in which five people died 40 were injured.
Mr Eldon was meeting with Education Minister Nick Gibb MP to discuss the Academy and education issues.
He was among MPs, staff and visitors who were evacuated to the Westminster Abbey after the House of Commons was placed in lockdown following the atrocity.
Current and ongoing state of play: pic.twitter.com/FZqWFtIxXI
— MEA (@MEAcad) March 22, 2017
Just been moved to Westminster Abbey. All very calm but obvious shock. pic.twitter.com/cljqXcEEBp
— MEA (@MEAcad) March 22, 2017
Dean of Westminster said moving prayer to congregation consisting of those who had been moved to the Abbey from the Palace of Westminster.
— MEA (@MEAcad) March 22, 2017
The silence leaving the Palace of Westminster was eerie. Seeing all the police being incredibly professional following such horror. Heroic.
— MEA (@MEAcad) March 22, 2017
Queuing to leave Westminster Abbey. Thanks to all the staff who made us coffee and biscuits. Very welcome. pic.twitter.com/K4kVCDWOa2
— MEA (@MEAcad) March 22, 2017
Mr Eldon said he was with his family this morning after a “long and horrific day” yesterday
Wythenshawe MP Mike Kane yesterday paid tribute to the victims of the attack.