School horror as 'two staff members stabbed and pupils locked in classrooms'

Pupils at a school have been locked inside classrooms today after two staff members were reportedly stabbed. A major incident was declared at Amman Valley School in Wales with students remaining inside the grounds this afternoon (April 23).

Two air ambulances landed at the site and worried parents have gathered outside the gates as they await news. Some have been sent messages from their children telling them that there has been a 'stabbing' and that the situation has been called 'code red.'

Dyfed Powys Police have confirmed that three people have been injured and that one person has been arrested. Someone who has spoken to staff at the school told WalesOnline that the incident involved two girls and two members of staff who attempted to intervene.

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Police are reportedly escorting pupils to the toilets as they remain inside the school. Officers have told anyone who has shared footage of the incident online to remove it.

A spokesperson 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."

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.

The cllr 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."

'Deeply worrying'

First Minister for Wales, Vaughan Gething, said on X, formerly Twitter: "Shocked to hear news of serious incident in Rhydaman. Newyddion ofnadwy am ddigwyddiad difrifol yn Ysgol Dyffryn Aman.

"A deeply worrying time for the school, families and community. Diolch to first responders. Dw i'n meddwl am y gymuned wrth i ni geisio canfod mwy o wybodaeth."