Three people injured in attack at Carmarthenshire school
Emergency services have been seen at a school in the Ammanford area
Last updated 24th Apr 2024
One person has been arrested after three people were injured in an attack at a school in Carmarthenshire.
A major incident has been declared at Amman Valley School in the Ammanford area.
Police say they're not looking for anyone else and they're working with local authorities to respond to what's happened.
Dyfed-Powys Police statement
Dyfed-Powys Police is dealing with an incident at Amman Valley School in Carmarthenshire.
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.
Welsh Ambulance Service statement
A Welsh Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called shortly after 11.15am to an incident on Margaret Street in Ammanford.
“We sent four emergency ambulances and the hazardous area response team to the scene, where crews were supported by two Cymru high acuity response unit paramedics and an operational manager.
“Advanced critical care support was delivered by the Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service in two Wales Air Ambulance charity helicopters.”
Police will be your source of further information.
Political reaction
As well as the First Minister issuing a statement, the Welsh Conservatives have also responded to reports of an incident Andrew RT Davies MS, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, said:
“The reports emerging from Ysgol Dyffryn Amman are extremely concerning.
“Schools should be a place of safety, learning and discovery. It is deeply sad and distressing that today teachers and pupils have had that safety shattered by a violent incident.
“My thoughts are with all staff and pupils at the school, and we thank the emergency services for their work.”
The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says his thoughts are with those affected.
Plaid Cymru’s MS for Carmarthen East and Dinefwr Adam Price and MS for Mid and West Wales Cefin Campbell said,
“The incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Amman today is truly saddening - our thoughts and prayers go out to those that have been injured, as well as the staff, pupils and families at Ysgol Dyffryn Amman.
“Our thanks go out to the emergency services for their response under such difficult circumstances, and to the school and its staff for their swift action in containing the incident.”
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