Three injured as ‘major incident’ declared at school in Wales following stabbing
Emergency services are at the scene at a school in South Wales with reports of a major incident.
There have been reports of a suspected stabbing at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire.
Parents have reported seeing dozens of police cars scrambled to the school where a heavy police presence remains.
Dyfed-Powys Police said that one person has been arrested after three people were injured in an incident, however did not confirm the nature of the incident.
David Llywelyn, who lives opposite the school, told S4C News: “Something serious has happened. What I see is two air ambulances on the school field and two ambulance incident support units – there are up to ten police cars here.”
A senior educational professional, who does not work at the school, but has spoken to those who do, told WalesOnline: “I understand that two learners, two girls, were involved and that two members of staff intervened.
“I don’t know how serious the injuries are but it is awful. I have that from someone who works in the school.”
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: “Shocked at the news emerging from Ammanford today. I want to thank the police and emergency services for their ongoing response and my thoughts are with all those affected.”
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In a statement, Dfyed-Powys Police 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.”
Home Secretary James Cleverly said: “I am being kept informed about the events in Ammanford, Wales. My thoughts are with the school and all those involved. I want to thank the police & emergency service for their ongoing response. It is important they are given the space to carry out their investigations.”
BBC Wales is reporting that hundreds of parents are currently wait outside the school gates for their children, who remain in their classrooms.
Leader of the Welsh Conservatives Andrew RT Davies MS has said: “The reports emerging from Ysgol Dyffryn Amman are extremely concerning. Schools should be a place of safety, learning and discovery. It is deeply sad and distressing that today teachers and pupils have had that safety shattered by a violent incident.
“My thoughts are with all staff and pupils at the school, and we thank the emergency services for their work.”
Local Independent MP for Carmarthen East and Dinefwr Jonathan Edwards said: “Thoughts are with everyone back home and the with the authorities responding.”
First Minister Vaughan Gething said: “Shocked to hear news of serious incident in Rhydaman. A deeply worrying time for the school, families and community.”
A Carmarthenshire County Council spokesperson said: “The family members of all injured persons have been informed. We would like to reassure parents and the public that the incident has been contained.”