Ammanford school stabbing: Teenage girl arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
Dyfed-Powys Police have issued an update on their investigation into an attack at Amman Valley School earlier today
Last updated 24th Apr 2024
A teenage girl has been arrested on suspicion of the attempted murder of two teachers and a student at a Carmarthenshire school.
Police have confirmed a stabbing took place at Amman Valley School in Ammanford earlier today.
In a statement Dyfed-Powys Police said a teenage girl had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the stabbing at Amman Valley School.
Superintendent Ross Evans, Carmarthenshire Commander, said:
"Just after 11.20am this morning we received a call advising us of an incident at Amman Valley School in Carmarthenshire.
"Emergency services immediately attended and the school was locked down for the safety of all on the premises.
"Three people - two teachers and a teenage pupil - have been taken to hospital with stab wounds. The family members of all those injured have been informed.
"A teenage girl has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and currently remains in police custody.
"I would like to reassure parents and the public that the incident has concluded, and pupils have now left the school.
"We are working with the school and other agencies to ensure appropriate support is available to all involved.
"This was a very distressing incident and our thoughts are with the victims, their family and everyone impacted by what has happened.
"I am aware that there is footage of the incident currently circulating on social media and would ask that this is removed to avoid contempt of court and distress to those affected.
"I would also ask that people do not speculate while there is a police investigation ongoing.
"We are working with the school, Carmarthenshire County Council, and other agencies to ensure appropriate support is available to all involved.
"Local people will see more police in the area over the coming days as the investigation continues."
Eyewitness speak to us at the scene
Political reaction
Wales' First Minister Vaughan Gething and the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak are among those who've expressed their shock at what's happened.
You can read reaction from political leaders to what's happened here.
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