Ysgol Dyffryn Aman has reopened after two teachers and a pupil were stabbed last Wednesday (April 24) for the first time since the incident. 

The Ammanford secondary school is offering mental health support to those affected by the incident for the next two weeks, supporting staff and pupils. 

Police will also be patrolling the area while a live investigation takes place.

Superintendent Ross Evans said: “I would like to reassure parents and the public that we are working with the school and other agencies to ensure appropriate support is available to all those involved.

"Dyfed-Powys Police has created a strategy to inform engagement with all schools in the area following the incident in Ysgol Dyffryn Aman.

"You can expect increased engagement from your Schools Police Officer and Neighbourhood Policing Team during the week commencing Monday, 29 April 2024. Please stop to speak to our officers if you have any concerns.”

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A 13-year-old girl, who cannot be named due to her age, was charged with three counts of attempted murder and is on remand at secure youth detention accommodation.

She is due to appear at Swansea Crown Court on 27 May.

Meanwhile, Chief Constable of Dyfed Powys Police, Richard Lewis and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn, have praised staff, pupils, and "the wider school family" for their impressive response to the incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman.

In a joint letter, they said: “There remains a live investigation and whilst we must of course be careful not to compromise this work, early indications show that the immediate response of your staff and pupils is deserving of significant praise.

“I’m aware that some pupils and staff were more immediately involved than others and I’m sure there will be an appropriate time in the future to officially recognise the role they played in bringing the incident to a close.

“My praise also extends to the families of pupils and staff who attend the school and the calm and measured way that they patiently waited for news following the incident. The response was a real ‘whole community’ effort in the best traditions of west Wales.”

The three victims have been released from hospital. Teachers Liz Hopkin and Fiona Elias issued a statement on Friday, thanking the community for their support. 

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