A teacher at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford heroically intervened during a stabbing incident, subduing the assailant and preventing further harm while the school went into lockdown.
On a recent day at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, a stabbing incident occurred involving two staff members and a pupil. Darrel Campbell, a teacher at the school, quickly intervened by subduing the teenage girl accused of the attack, placing her in an armlock until emergency services arrived. Darrel Campbell, who has 40 years of service at the school and had returned post-retirement to provide pastoral care, was recognized for his decisive actions during the crisis.
The school went into lockdown during the incident, with students and staff taking shelter in classrooms until it was safe. The police have since arrested the teenage girl on suspicion of attempted murder, and a knife was recovered at the scene. Fortunately, the injuries sustained by the two staff members and the pupil were non-life-threatening, and all have been discharged from the hospital.
Following the event, the school has remained closed to allow for ongoing police investigations. Discussions on enhancing school security measures have been prompted among community members and authorities, highlighting the need for vigilance and potential changes in safety protocols in educational settings.
The attack has notably shaken the local community, with parents experiencing distress while waiting to reunite with their children after the lockdown was lifted. The school community has also been praised for their resilience and unity during this challenging time.
In a separate but related incident in Carmarthenshire, a boy was arrested after making threats with a BB gun, though he remains in custody with investigations continuing.
This sequence of events in Ammanford has ignited discussions across Wales regarding the security in schools and the broader implications for community safety.
