A deputy head teacher, Fiona Elias, and two others were injured in a stabbing incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Carmarthenshire. Elias sustained superficial injuries to her hands, while the other teacher injured was Liz Hawkin. A teenage girl has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The school was placed on lockdown but pupils were able to leave at around 3:20pm.
A teenage girl has been apprehended by authorities on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing incident that occurred within the premises of Amman Valley School, also known as Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, situated in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The incident transpired this morning, prompting an immediate lockdown of the school for safety precautions. As a result of the incident, three individuals – two members of the teaching staff and a teenage student – sustained stab wounds and were subsequently transported to a hospital for medical attention. Their family members have been duly informed. Superintendent Ross Evans, Carmarthenshire Police Commander, provided a statement, reassuring the public that the situation is now under control and students have safely evacuated the school. He emphasized that collaborative efforts are underway with the school and various organizations to ensure that all those affected by the incident receive the necessary support. Evans implored the public to refrain from engaging in speculation during the ongoing investigation and urged the removal of any footage of the incident circulating on social media platforms to avoid potential contempt of court and distress among those impacted. The investigation remains ongoing, with an increased police presence in the surrounding area anticipated in the coming days.
Three individuals sustained injuries during an incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Carmarthenshire, resulting in the deployment of two air ambulances. Police have apprehended one suspect in connection with the incident, which remains under investigation. The school has been closed, and parents have gathered outside as pupils reportedly remain in lockdown.
Police and an air ambulance have responded to an incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire. The nature of the incident is currently unknown. Parents reported seeing numerous police cars at the school. Authorities are investigating the situation. More updates will be provided as they become available.
