A 13-year’old girl has been charged with three counts of attempted murder after a major incident at a school in Wales yesterday.
Emergency services were called to Amman Valley School shortly after 11.20am on Wednesday 24th April, after reports that a stabbing had taken place. Police, Ambulance and two Air Ambulances were scrambled to the scene.
Pupils at the school were forced to go into lockdown as the incident unfolded.
Those injured were two teachers and a pupil, all three suffered stab wounds and was later discharged from hospital after receiving treatment for their injuries.
A 13-year-old girl was arrested at the scene and a knife was recovered. Police remained at the school throughout today as investigations continued.
Head Teacher for Amaan Valley said in an online statement, “it had been a “very difficult day” for the school.
“It goes without saying that my thoughts are with the three individuals and their families, who have been affected by today’s incident,” he said.
“I wish to commend all staff and pupils for their calm and mature response during today’s lockdown.
“We are proud to have witnessed pupils embodying the school’s core values while supporting their peers and staff.”
Police also confirmed that a 15-year-old boy was also arrested and a separate investigation was taking place into online threats been made in relation to the school stabbing.
Superintendent Ross Evans said: “Following [the stabbing incident], yesterday evening our control room received a number of calls reporting concerns about messages being shared on social media which had references to the incident here at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman.
“Officers swiftly carried out a warrant at the home of the person believed to be responsible for this content and a 15-year-old male has been arrested.
“He also remains in police custody while we investigate these allegations.”
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