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A person has been arrested after three people were left injured following a ‘major incident’ at a school in Carmarthenshire.
The incident took place at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, also known as Amman Valley School, in Ammanford in the south Wales county this morning.
Police confirmed that the force is not looking for anyone else in relation to the emergency situation and urged people not to share footage of the incident that is circulating on social media.
Earlier unconfirmed reports claimed there has been a stabbing at the school, with classrooms being put on ‘lockdown’.
Video footage has shown an air ambulance landing at the secondary school, with dozens of police cars and worried parents reportedly scrambling to the scene.
Crowds of parents are seen waiting outside the school gates watching as emergency workers attend the incident. Worried loved ones can be seen texting and calling while standing on the pavement.
One parent said: ‘This is a quiet area and a nice school with a good community. We just can’t figure out what has gone on. My daughter saw an air ambulance land outside. It is unbelievable.’
Another concerned parent Lisa Barrett said her daughter texted her saying the school had been placed under a lockdown.
She told BBC Wales: ‘This is not something you expect – you drive your child to school and think they will be safe. It is good to know that the children are locked in the classrooms.’
The alleged incident is said to have taken place at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman, also known as Amman Valley School, in Ammanford in the west Wales county. Pictured: Two air ambulances on the school field
The Welsh language school has 1,800 pupil aged 11 to 18. The school is situated in the north of the Ammanford town centre, while the town itself is a few miles north-east of the western terminus of the M4
Mrs Barrett said she had not heard anything from the school as of yet.
‘I am just waiting,’ she added. ‘I don’t know if I should go down there or not.’
First Minister Vaughan Gething wrote on X: ‘Shocked to hear news of serious incident in Rhydaman. A deeply worrying time for the school, families and community. Diolch to first responders.’
Local councillor Rob James said: ‘My thoughts are with the headteacher, teaching staff, parents and pupils of Ysgol Dyffryn Aman after today’s major incident.
‘I have been in contact with Carmarthenshire Council and will provide any support I can to the school during this difficult time.’
Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed a presence and two air ambulances are on the scene.
One air ambulance is said to have now left the field and is reportedly flying towards the University Hospital in Cardiff. The second remains on site.
The Welsh language school has 1,800 pupil aged 11 to 18. The school is situated in the north of the Ammanford town centre, while the town itself is a few miles north-east of the western terminus of the M4.
Formers pupils include ex-Wales and British Lion rugby star Shane Williams and former MP Adam Price.
A spokesperson for the local police force said: ‘Dyfed-Powys Police is dealing with an incident at Amman Valley School. Three people have been injured and are receiving treatment.
One air ambulance is said to have now left the field and is reportedly flying towards the University Hospital in Cardiff. The second remains on site
The alleged incident is said to have taken place at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford in the west Wales county
‘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.’
MailOnline has contacted Welsh Ambulance Service.
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