A teenage girl has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two teachers and a pupil were stabbed at a school in Wales. The incident took place at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman school in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, prompting a lockdown and a swift response from emergency services.
The injured teachers and pupil were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening knife wounds, while the suspect remains in custody. Concerned parents gathered outside the school gates, anxiously waiting for their children to be released as the situation unfolded.
Authorities confirmed that the incident has been contained, and the school will remain closed the following day with lessons taking place online. Police have urged the public to refrain from speculating and to remove any circulating footage from social media to avoid contempt of court and distress to those affected.
Wales’s first minister and the prime minister expressed shock and concern over the incident, emphasizing the need for support for the school and the local community. The school, which serves a significant number of students, has been described as a central point for the community, with many expressing shock and disbelief at the events that transpired.
As investigations continue, the focus remains on providing support to those affected and ensuring the safety and well-being of the students and staff at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman school.