Teenage girl arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbings at school

More than 10 police cars and two air ambulance helicopters were sent to Amman Valley School in Carmarthenshire after reports of a stabbing

A teenage girl was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after three people, including two teachers and a student, were stabbed at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman school in West Wales. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning, resulting in injuries that are not life-threatening, as confirmed by the police.

Dyfed-Powys Police reported that the school went into lockdown around 11:20 a.m. for everyone's safety. Pupils were released at approximately 3:20 p.m., and a large number of parents gathered outside to pick them up. The arrested teenage girl is currently in police custody, and authorities have recovered a knife as evidence.

Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, located in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, accommodates over 2,000 students aged 11 to 18. The school remained under lockdown until around 3 p.m., with students instructed to stay in their classrooms until further notice.

Parents like Rachel Young expressed concern for their children's safety, noting that her daughter and others were locked in their classrooms during the incident. The school will be closed the following day, April 25, to allow the police to continue their investigation. Headteacher James Durbridge assured that the school would provide support for those affected.

Fiona Elias, who teaches Welsh and drama, is reported to be one of the injured

The school's spokesperson confirmed that the families of the injured individuals have been informed and assured parents and the public that the situation has been contained. Dyfed-Powys Police urged the removal of any circulating footage of the incident on social media to avoid legal issues and further distress.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed shock over the news, while in the Senedd, Lee Waters raised concerns about the incident's impact in the age of social media. Wales's education secretary emphasized the importance of letting the police conduct their investigation without speculation.

Superintendent Ross Evans assured that police were collaborating with the school and other agencies to provide necessary support. Darren Price, leader of Carmarthenshire County Council, commended the school community's response and pledged support for affected students and staff, with the school transitioning to online lessons during its closure.