Johnathan Hayes was stabbed in the leg after he intervened in the attack.
A businessman has told of how he confronted a knifeman during the Southport attack after hearing children's screams coming from the dance class nearby.Grandfather Mr Hayes, who was stabbed in the leg as he grappled with the attacker, said he was "hugely upset" he could not have done more to protect the children.Mr Hayes, who has an office in the same complex as the studio on Hart Street, said he "ran the full length of our building" when he heard screaming.
Mr Hayes said he kicked out at the attacker, who then fled. One of Mr Hayes' colleagues then managed to close the doors.Aunt tells of 'sweet and gentle' girl killed in Southport attack "The blade went into my leg 12cm. It's not what I would call a superficial wound but there's no reason why I wouldn't make a full recovery.
Primary school children Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and nine-year-old Alice da Silva Aguiar were killed during the attack, which also saw nine other children, Mr Hayes and yoga teacher Leanne Lucas seriously injured.
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