A COMMUNITY was rocked after two teachers and a teenager were stabbed at a school in Ammanford last week.

Emergency services were called to Ysgol Dyffryn Aman at around 11.20am on Wednesday, April 24.

A 13-year-old girl was arrested at the scene and was charged that evening. She appeared in court on Friday facing four offences, and was remanded in custody.

Here is a timeline of events relating to the incident.

Wednesday, April 24

11.20am: Emergency services were called to Ysgol Dyffryn Aman following reports of people being injured at the school.

12.17pm: An eyewitness told the South Wales Guardian that Ysgol Dyffryn Aman was on lockdown following an incident, and there was a heavy police presence and two air ambulances at the school.

1.25pm: Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed an arrest had been made. A spokesperson for the force said that three people had been injured and were receiving treatment.

1.29pm: First minister Vaughan Gething said he was “shocked” at the news of the incident. He described it as “a deeply worrying time for the school, families and community”, and thanked first responders. 

1.59pm: Carmarthenshire County Council issued a statement reassuring parents and the public that the incident had been contained. The council added that the family members of those who had been injured had been informed.

2.03pm: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was “shocked at the news emerging from Ammanford”. He thanked the emergency services for their response.

3.15pm: The lockdown was lifted and pupils were allowed to leave the school.

4.54pm: Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed that two teachers and a teenager had been taken to hospital with stab wounds. A spokesperson for the force said a teenage girl had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

6.27pm: Superintendent Ross Evans confirmed that the three people’s injuries were not life-threatening.

7.19pm: Carmarthenshire council issued a statement confirming that Ysgol Dyffryn Aman would be closed on Thursday.

Thursday, April 25

9.56am: Reports emerged that teacher Darrel Campbell had disarmed the alleged attacker and put her in an armlock ahead of emergency services arriving at the school.

South Wales Guardian: Teacher Darrel Campbell reportedly restrained and disarmed a teenage girl after two teachers and a teenager had been stabbed.Teacher Darrel Campbell reportedly restrained and disarmed a teenage girl after two teachers and a teenager had been stabbed. (Image: South Wales Guardian)

12.15pm: The three injured people were discharged from hospital, Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed.

2.36pm: Police confirmed that a teenage boy, 15, had been arrested in the early hours of the morning in the Cross Hands area on suspicion of making threats online which had references to the incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman.

4.54pm: Carmarthenshire council confirmed that Ysgol Dyffryn Aman would also be closed on Friday.

5.45pm: Speaking outside the school, Superintendent Ross Evans said that the 13-year-old girl had been charged with three counts of attempted murder.

Friday, April 26

10.30am: A 13-year-old girl appeared at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court charged with three offences of attempted murder and one of possession of a bladed article in a public place.

She was remanded to youth detention accommodation and will appear at Swansea Crown Court on May 27.

4.07pm: Carmarthenshire council confirmed that Ysgol Dyffryn Aman would re-open on Monday, April 29.

4.39pm: Assistant headteacher Fiona Elias and additional learning needs coordinator Liz Hopkin were confirmed as the two teachers who were injured in the incident.

South Wales Guardian: Ysgol Dyffryn Aman teachers Fiona Elias (left) and Liz Hopkin thanked the school community for their support since the incident.Ysgol Dyffryn Aman teachers Fiona Elias (left) and Liz Hopkin thanked the school community for their support since the incident. (Image: Dyfed-Powys Police)

Both teachers thanked the response of the emergency services, and praised the resilience and response of the school community.

5.09pm: The 15-year-old boy arrested over reports about threatening messages relating to Ysgol Dyffryn Aman was released on police bail. The investigation continues.

Monday, April 29

Ysgol Dyffryn Aman re-opened. The school is offering mental health support to those affected by the incident for the next two weeks, supporting staff and pupils.