Two teachers and a pupil at Amman Valley School were taken to hospital with stab wounds. They received treatment for knife injuries and have all since been discharged
A 13-year-old girl has been charged with attempted murder after two teachers and a pupil were stabbed at a school yesterday morning, police said today.
Pupils at Amman Valley School, also known as Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, in Carmarthenshire went into lockdown just after 11.20am on Wednesday after the stabbing at the end of morning break.
Two teachers and a pupil were taken to hospital with stab wounds where they received treatment for knife injuries, police said this afternoon. They have all since been discharged. A 13-year-old girl was arrested at the scene. She has now been charged with three counts of attempted murder.
In a statement read outside Amman Valley School, Superintendent Ross Evans, of Dyfed-Powys Police, said: “Two teachers and a pupil were taken to hospital with stab wounds. They have all since been discharged. A 13-year-old-girl was arrested at the scene. She has now been charged with three counts of attempted murder.”
Yesterday evening, police say they received a number of calls reporting concerns over messages being shared on social media, which had references to the incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman.
Officers carried out a warrant at the home of the person believed to be responsible for this content, and a 15-year-old male was arrested. He also remains in police custody while we investigate these allegations.
Superintendent Ross Evans said: “Following (the stabbing incident), yesterday evening, our control room received a number of calls reporting concerns about messages being shared on social media which had references to the incident here at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman.
“Officers swiftly carried out a warrant at the home of the person believed to be responsible for this content and a 15-year-old male has been arrested. He also remains in police custody while we investigate these allegations.”
While this investigation is being run separately from our enquiries into events at the school, our officers are seeking to establish if there was a connection between the alleged offences.
“Again, I would urge people not to speculate, not to share any images or videos relating to either investigation, and to allow us to carry out our enquiries fully. If you, or your children, are distressed by these events, please seek support from an appropriate agency.
“Finally, I would once again like to thank our colleagues at the Welsh Ambulance Service and Wales Air Ambulance Service for their swift response to this incident, as well as the NHS staff who treated those who were injured, the charitable organisations who are supporting those affected by this incident, and the vigilant members of the public who reported their concerns to us.”
The school was placed on lockdown for several hours yesterday before allowing pupils to reunite with their parents late afternoon. It remained closed today and officials say it will also be closed on Friday.
While online lessons will continue, Amman Valley School in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, will stay closed for in-person teaching on Friday, Carmarthenshire County Council has said.
A council spokesperson said Dyfed Powys Police believe they are likely to conclude their investigation at the school by the end of the day on Thursday. Whether the school will reopen on Monday has not been confirmed.
Councillor Darren Price, leader of Carmarthenshire County Council, said: “On behalf of Carmarthenshire County Council, I would like to express our relief that the three injured individuals have been discharged from hospital and we wish them a speedy recovery.
“Yesterday’s incident came as a great shock to everyone and I would like to recognise the excellent response of the staff and pupils at the school, council staff and all emergency services involved.
“I am humbled by the strength, resolve and determination by all involved to see our children return to their classrooms as soon as it is safe to do so.”
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