A Welsh secondary school, Ysgol Bro Myrddin in Carmarthen, was placed in lockdown after threats were made against a pupil, leading to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy who is not a student at the school. Police responded to the incident on Friday morning following concerns raised about a threatening message targeting a pupil. The school’s headteacher sent messages to parents confirming the lockdown and later informing them that the school had returned to normalcy.
The messages were swift, with the initial notification of the lockdown sent at 11.39am, followed by an update stating that the lockdown had been lifted at 11.52am. Police stated that the threatening messages did not originate from a student within the school. The rapid response by the school resulted in the arrest of the 16-year-old suspect, and authorities have clarified that no further suspects are being sought in connection with the incident.
Parents of pupils at Ysgol Bro Myrddin received reassurance that all students were safe during the incident. Carmarthenshire Council, responsible for education in the county, has been approached for comment regarding the situation at the school. The police presence and prompt action taken by the school helped ensure the safety of all individuals involved in this concerning incident.