Two teachers have been stabbed in an incident at a school. A third person has been hurt however details of their injuries or how they came by them has not been released.
Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, which is also known as Amman Valley School, remains in lockdown with a heavy police presence. One person has been arrested, according to police.
While Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed three people had been injured they did not reveal how they were harmed or their ages. However Cllr Karen Davies, an LEA governor at the school, confirmed she had been told the incident involved a stabbing with two members of staff injured. She said she did not know whether any children had been injured.
She said: “I have been told someone has been arrested and that two members of staff have been stabbed, but have no confirmation on how serious the injuries are. I send my thoughts to those injured and all the people there.
“I know how well the school rehearsed lockdown and I am sure everything is under control. It is shocking. You hear about these things happening in Manchester and London but it is literally our comprehensive here.”
Cllr Davies said she was in touch with the council and her thoughts were with those injured and at the school. Describing the incident as shocking, she said she has been in contact with the council and that the school had strict emergency lockdown procedures in the event of emergencies.
Parents remain outside the school. One told Rob Harries of Wales Online her daughter text earlier today to say they are being put into a Code Red situation. He said: “She says she is now safe but still locked in. No word on if pupils will be allowed to leave early.”
Two air ambulances were seen at the school earlier on Wednesday. One is understood to have flown to the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.
Police earlier released a statement on the incident. They said: “Dyfed-Powys Police is dealing with an incident at Amman Valley School. Three people have been injured and are receiving treatment.
“One person has been arrested and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident. Emergency services remain at scene and the school has been closed while investigations continue.
“We are working closely with the school and Carmarthenshire County Council. We are aware that there is footage of the incident currently circulating on social media. We would ask that this is removed to avoid contempt of court and distress to those affected. We would ask the people do not speculate while there is a police investigation ongoing.”
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