The principal of a Wythenshawe academy school whose family were injured following Monday night’s bomb attack at the Manchester Arena has spoken about their ordeal.
Manchester Enterprise Academy principal James Eldon praised NHS staff after his wife underwent surgery following the attack at the Ariana Grande concert which left 22 dead and 59 injured.
Mr Eldon also praised a taxi driver who drove his wife to hospital. Mrs Eldon was at the concert with their daughter.
Mrs Eldon is well after a long afternoon’s surgery. NHS=unbelievable care. Thanks to taxi driver who took her to hospital despite mess. Hero
— MEA (@MEAcad) May 23, 2017
In my day job I hope to inspire young people with joy, the joy music brings. Last night someone tried to take that joy- my wife and daughter
— MEA (@MEAcad) May 23, 2017
But that joy is a belief that the future can be fantastic and that our children are always better than hate. My family are hurt but ok yet..
— MEA (@MEAcad) May 23, 2017
Others have seen the hope and joy which are our children taken away. As a Headteacher and as a Dad this is horrifying. Hope must win J.Eldon
— MEA (@MEAcad) May 23, 2017
The family’s ordeal comes just weeks after Mr Eldon himself was caught up in the Westminster attack. Mr Eldon was in the House of Commons when a man drove into tourists on Westminster Bridge before killing a police officer in March.