Southport Yoga Teacher's Heroism in Deadly Attack

Leanne Lucas, a yoga teacher, recounted her harrowing experience during a knife attack at a Southport dance class, where she was stabbed five times by Axel Rudakubana. Despite her severe injuries, Lucas heroically led children to safety, saving many lives while Rudakubana killed three young girls and injured several others. The attack occurred during a Taylor Swift-themed dance party, and Rudakubana was later sentenced to 52 years in prison. Lucas, along with her fellow teacher Heidi Liddle, managed to guide the children out of danger while calling emergency services. Her courageous actions were crucial in preventing further tragedy, as police asserted that more lives would have been lost without her intervention. The story was featured in a BBC Panorama episode, where Lucas shared her ordeal publicly for the first time.