School bus driver stabbed to death full#

One told The Sun: 'Everyone who knew my mum knows she was a good woman.

Witnesses described seeing the woman being stabbed and that the arrested motorist was trying to help her escape from the knifeman.

School bus driver stabbed to death full#

The man was today bailed for 'a very serious offence' while a full investigation is carried out.A 26-year-old man who was driving the car was arrested for murder.Leon McCaskre, her 41-year-old ex, believed to be the knifeman, was also killed after he was hit by a car.Yasmine Chkaifi, a 43-year-old mum-of-two, was found on Chippenham Road in Maida Vale with stab injuries and subsequently died at the scene.Here is everything that we know so far about this incident: Wafah's brother told The Mirror: 'How many more women's lives have to be taken away. They added that the man allegedly responsible for his death has their thanks and say he shouldn't be sent to prison. They claim McCaskre was well known to police, describing him as an 'abusive monster'. Yasmin's family told the Mirror they want 'justice' for the 43-year-old's death. There was even a panic alarm installed in our flat – that's how scared she was of this man. He added: “I was always in touch with the police but they did nothing to help here. My mother was continually being harassed and intimidated by this man. “It was a very abusive relationship which got worse after the divorce. Son furious at police after mum's ex 'made her life hell'Īccording to Mail Online reports, the son, who asked not to be named, accused Scotland Yard of “doing nothing” to help his mum, despite repeated warnings about Mccaskie.

They added that Yasmin, 41, and McCaskre, 43, had previously been in a relationship.ĭid you know the victim and would like to pay tribute? Please get in touch by emailing the latest updates from the scene today (Tuesday, January 25), follow our live blog below. At the same time as announcing the arrest, they praised the have-a-go-heroes who 'bravely tried to intervene to stop the attack'. The Met Police announced on Monday that the driver - a 26-year-old man - had been arrested on suspicion of murder. I am broken-hearted, she never hated anyone and had so many friends from all different backgrounds.' The aunt, who asked not to be named, told MyLondon: 'She had a heart of gold, and was so so beautiful. Keep her in your prayers.”Ī heartbroken aunt also revealed that Yasmin's mother had been rushed to hospital due to how upset she was about her daughter's tragic death. He told The Sun: ”Everyone who knew my mum knows she was a good woman. My thoughts are with everyone that has been touched by this death, especially the family of the driver and the students who were impacted.Victim Wafah Chkaifi died at the scene of the horrific attack

'Tragedies such as Friday's death are difficult to comprehend. 'I, along with the entire Pasco community, am in deep shock over the senseless death of a bus driver at Longfellow Elementary on Friday afternoon while transporting students,' Martinez said. Mayor Saul Martinez released a statement on Saturday regarding the incident. Our focus right now is on supporting our students and staff who are deeply impacted by this tragedy,' Pasco School District Superintendent Michelle Whitney said in a letter on Friday. 'We are devastated by the tragic loss of one of our own. The Tri-City Herald reported that counselors were sent to the school to assist staff and students over the weekend. According to Parramore, parents were notified and were able to pick up their children from school. Police said no students were injured in the incident. The driver was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to KHQ-TV. 'The suspect was at the scene and was taken into custody without incident by the Pasco Police Department.' 'When officers arrived, they confirmed that the driver had been assaulted with a knife,' Parramore said. At a press conference on Friday, Pasco Police Department Captain Bill Paramore said that officers responded to the scene just after 3 p.m.