A 15-year-old pupil has been charged after allegedly assaulting a teacher on school premises, leaving them with what police have now confirmed are ‘stab wounds’
A teenager who allegedly assaulted a teacher has been charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article on education premises, police said.
Police were called to the South Welsh secondary school at around 3.20pm on Thursday, February 5 to a report that a teacher was assaulted by a pupil “brandishing a weapon”. Milford Haven Comprehensive School in Pembrokeshire was locked down following the incident.
Police have confirmed that the teacher, who has been discharged from hospital, suffered ‘stab wounds’.
Dyfed-Powys Police said the 15-year-old boy has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at Swansea Magistrates Court on Saturday. Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Briggs said: “We are continuing to support the victim whilst they recover from this traumatic event.
“Following detailed enquiries by specialist officers, injuries initially assessed and described as non-stab injuries have now been confirmed as stab wounds. A statement at an early stage of the investigation was based on preliminary information available at the time.
“There will continue to be a higher than usual police presence in the area over the coming days to provide further reassurance. Officers will be working closely with local secondary schools to offer support over the coming week”.
The Welsh First Minister has said “violence of any kind has no place in our schools” after the alleged assault. Baroness Eluned Morgan visited the school only last week and, on Thursday evening, said she was “deeply concerned by the incident”.
Her full statement, shared on social media, said: “I am deeply concerned by the incident at the school in Milford Haven. Having visited the school only last week, this news is particularly shocking.
“My thoughts are with the injured teacher, their family and the entire school community during this difficult time. I want to pay tribute to the emergency services and school staff for their swift and professional response in ensuring the safety of pupils and staff.
“While this remains an active police investigation that must be allowed to proceed without interference, I want to be unequivocal… violence of any kind has no place in our schools.”
Mid and South Pembrokeshire MP Henry Tufnell said Milford Haven has “a really close community” and “normally you read about these reports… in the States”.
Following an inspection of the school in November, a report reads: “The school’s arrangements for safeguarding pupils give cause for concern.”
