Headmistress jailed for five years after stealing €700,000 from school

A HEADMISTRESS who stole up to £500,000 (€700,000) from her school to fund a Champagne lifestyle was jailed for five years yesterday.

Colleen McCabe, 51, was described by a judge as a manipulative liar and bully who splashed out on herself while her students suffered.

The former nun stood with her head bowed as she was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court in London watched by around 25 of her former pupils and staff.