'Major' incident at Welsh school Ysgol Dyffryn Aman after three people injured

A school in Wales is currently on lockdown following a police incident.

Police, ambulance and air ambulance were called to Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire at around 12.30pm today, Wednesday, April 24. The nature of the incident has not yet been confirmed.

Two air ambulances were called to the scene and dozens of police cars are also in attendance at the school. Ysgol Dyffryn Aman on Margaret Street in the town is a bilingual comprehensive school and sixth form with around 2,000 pupils, reports WalesOnline.

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Police have since confirmed three people have been injured and are receiving treatment.

In a statement, they 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."

Councillor 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.

She 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."

Cllr Davies said she was in touch with the council and her thoughts were with those injured and at the school. Describing the incident as shocking, she said she has been in contact with the council and that the school had strict emergency lockdown procedures in the event of emergencies.

Parents are also reportedly waiting at the school gates. According to sister publication WalesOnline, a "major" incident has been declared.

This story will be updated with more information as we receive it.

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