Ex-pupils’ tribute to ‘loved’ teacher

Former pupils of James Furlong, a history teacher killed in the terror attack in Reading, have paid tribute to the “deeply loved and valued” educator.

Mr Furlong, 36, was head of history, government and politics at The Holt School in Wokingham.

He was one of three people killed during the incident at around 7pm on Saturday in Forbury Gardens in Reading.

Around 200 former pupils and parents at The Holt School have asked the head teachers and governors to rename the school’s humanities block in Mr Furlong’s memory.

In an open letter, the former students wrote: “His deep knowledge and love for his subject, his nurturing spirit and his unfaltering kindness towards his students are treasured by all who knew him.”

Teacher James Furlong was killed in the park attack