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Former Teacher Injured as School Ignores Violence Warnings

2/10/2026

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Michelle Stone, a former Hampshire head teacher, was attacked by a violent student and sustained spinal injuries, broken ribs, and a fractured collarbone.
She had warned school officials about the student's violent behavior and that others had been injured before her attack.
Her requests to move the student were denied, creating an 'impossible situation'.
Stone said escalating pupil violence is driving teachers to leave the profession.

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Story summary

Michelle Stone, a former Hampshire head teacher, was attacked by a violent student and sustained spinal injuries, broken ribs, and a fractured collarbone.
She had warned school officials about the student's violent behavior and that others had been injured before her attack.
Her requests to move the student were denied, creating an 'impossible situation'.
Stone said escalating pupil violence is driving teachers to leave the profession.