Amman Valley School incident: Police say three injured and one arrested amid major emergency services response

Three people have been injured at a Welsh school which has been placed on lockdown. Dyfed-Powys Police has made one arrest in connection with the incident today (April 24) and says it is not searching for any other suspect.

It follows reports of a stabbing at the Amman Valley School in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire. Police, paramedics and two air ambulances have attended the scene.

Parents have told Wales Online that their children were ordered to stay in classrooms and not use their mobile phones. Dyfed-Powys Police is yet to confirm the exact nature of the incident.

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A force spokesperson said: "Dyfed-Powys Police is dealing with an incident at Amman Valley School. 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. We would ask the people do not speculate while there is a police investigation ongoing."

People have gathered outside the school following the incident, while as many as 10 police cars were reportedly seen in attendance. Cllr Karen Davies, an LEA governor at the school, confirmed she had been told the incident involved a stabbing with two members of staff injured.

She said she did not know whether any children had been injured. "I have been told someone