Wales school stabbing – latest: Girl arrested on suspicion of attempted murder as two teachers and a student were stabbed

A teenage girl has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, police say.

Dyfed-Powys Police said a girl had been arrested after two teachers and a teenage student were stabbed at Amman Valley School in Carmarthenshire.

Student Osian George, 15, was outside with friends when panic broke out.

People were running around and screaming, he said. It was very scary, he added.

“Teachers came running out and told us to take lessons and get to class quickly,” he said.

“It was chaos. Everyone was running around like crazy.

“I saw a girl get hurt, she was taken care of, and then I went to class.

“We came into class with no idea what was going on. We waited until we could go outside and see our parents again. I was lucky that I was able to get out safely.”

Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner said he was deeply shocked by the stabbing.

Dafydd Llywelyn said: “My thoughts go out to all those affected, including the students, teachers and staff who were involved or witnessed this terrifying ordeal. Our thoughts are also with the families and friends of the injured.

“I would like to commend those on the scene who ensured the situation was brought under control, and the emergency services who attended to protect the scene and reassure the public.”

He added: “I would like to reassure the public that the police investigation is ongoing, and officers and staff will work tirelessly to understand the circumstances surrounding this incident.”

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said he was deeply disturbed when he heard of the school stabbings.

A councilor in the town where two teachers and a student were stabbed said the day had been difficult for everyone because “everyone knows someone at school”.

Calum Higgins, representative of the Pantyffynon ward of Ammanford City Council, said: “It’s generally quite a quiet town, it’s a small town. Everyone knows each other very well. We don’t actually expect something like that to happen.

“Everyone knows someone at school – everyone suddenly got worried and started worrying. It was quite a worrying day, it was difficult for everyone.”

Mair Wyn, who has been governor of Amman Valley School for 34 years, said times have changed and a teacher’s job is now very dangerous.

She said: “It’s a complete shock to the community.

“It is an excellent school. The students are such sweet kids and I can’t understand why this problem has happened. It’s actually incredible.”

Mrs Wyn, whose children went to school and whose husband was head of English, added: “It is a big concern what the future will bring. Discipline has disappeared from the schools. Times have changed. Things are happening now: a teacher’s job is very dangerous.

“I now fear for these two teachers who were injured. Times have changed in the past 10 years.

“In my time you looked up to a teacher, you were afraid of a teacher. But I think every school is at risk. When you think about it, you don’t know what’s around the corner.”

The head of the Welsh school where two teachers and a student were stabbed has said he was proud of the students’ response to the attack.

In a statement on the Amman Valley School website, headteacher James Durbridge said: “Today has been a very difficult day for all of us, as well as for the whole school. It goes without saying that my thoughts go out to the three individuals and their families affected by today’s incident.

“In the immediate aftermath of the incident, our priority was to ensure the safety of students and staff, while managing the situation and communicating with those directly affected. In collaboration with the police, we communicated as quickly as possible.”

He added: “I would like to commend all staff and students for their calm and mature response during today’s lockdown.

“We are proud to have seen students embody the school’s core values ​​while supporting their peers and staff.”

Home Secretary James Cleverly described the stabbing of two teachers and a student at Amman Valley School as horrific. He said schools in Britain are very safe and violent crime has fallen significantly.

Mr Cleverly said: “I have received updates on this terrible situation whilst here in Italy.

“My thoughts are of course with those who were injured and their friends and family, and what must have been an incredibly difficult and frightening situation for the young people involved.”

He praised police and medical services for “acting so quickly” after the incident, adding: “We must remember that the school system in Britain, and indeed life in Britain, is very safe – the violent crime has been significantly reduced.

“The increase in police numbers we have seen in Britain has dramatically reduced violent crime.

“Obviously when we see incidents like this it is horrific, of course, and we will look at the details of what happened.

“But of course we must remember that Britain is a safe country, I am very proud of that, and we will do everything we can to ensure that it remains that way.”