A teenage girl has been arrested at a school following an incident in Ammanford where two teachers and a pupil were injured in a stabbing
The attack, which happened at Amman Valley School, or Dyffryn Aman, in Carmarthenshire, Wales, has today left two teachers and a pupil with serious injuries
A teenage girl has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a school stabbing, police have confirmed.
Amman Valley School, or or Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, in Carmarthenshire went into lockdown this morning after a teenager and two teachers were hurt in the incident. Dyfed-Powys Police is continuing to investigate and this afternoon confirmed an arrest has been made.
Superintendent Ross Evans, Carmarthenshire Commander, said: "Emergency services immediately attended and the school was locked down for the safety of all on the premises. Three people - two teachers and a teenage pupil - have been taken to hospital with stab wounds. The family members of all those injured have been informed.
"A teenage girl has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and currently remains in police custody. I would like to reassure parents and the public the incident has concluded, and pupils have now left the school.
"We are working with the school and other agencies to ensure appropriate support is available to all involved. This was a very distressing incident and our thoughts are with the victims, their family and everyone impacted by what has happened.
"I am aware there is footage of the incident currently circulating on social media and would ask this is removed to avoid contempt of court and distress to those affected. I would also ask that people do not speculate while there is a police investigation ongoing.
"We are working with the school, Carmarthenshire County Council, and other agencies to ensure appropriate support is available to all involved. Local people will see more police in the area over the coming days as the investigation continues."
Parent Charlotte Rogers, who was waiting for her daughter, said: “She said she was scared. She’s a tough cookie so fingers crossed. I just want to give her a big hug. I just want everyone to be safe.
"This shouldn’t have happened. At the end of the day, they should have had measures in place beforehand, when they first opened the school, to make sure it was safe for them.”
Carmarthenshire Councillor Rob James posted on social media: "My thoughts are with the headteacher, teaching staff, parents and pupils of Ysgol Dyffryn Aman after today’s major incident. I have been in contact with Carmarthenshire Council and will provide any support I can to the school during this difficult time."
The council has confirmed the school will be closed tomorrow and lessons will be delivered online instead. Speaking at the scene, a spokesman for the council also said a knife had been seized and appealed for people not to share any videos of the attack they may have seen on social media.
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