Ysgol Bro Myrddin Lockdown: Police Respond After Reported Incident, School Issues Update
Carmarthen — Ysgol Bro Myrddin (Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin) was placed under lockdown on Tuesday after a reported threat toward a pupil, prompting a response from police and emergency services.
The lockdown was put in place near the end of the school day, with pupils instructed to remain inside classrooms while officers assessed the situation and secured the site. School officials said pupils and staff are safe, adding that the measure was taken as a precaution while police carried out inquiries.
Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed officers were at the school following the report. In a statement, police said a lockdown had been implemented and reiterated that pupils and staff were safe while officers remained on scene.
School representatives also reassured families that student and staff safety is the top priority and said they are cooperating fully with authorities.
As of the latest update, police continued to maintain a presence at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin as the investigation remained ongoing. No additional details about the reported threat have been released.
Parents have been advised to wait for official communication from the school regarding dismissal arrangements and any further updates on when the lockdown will be lifted.
