Ysgol Dyffryn Aman school is on lockdown in Ammanford, South Wales, following reports of a knife rampage.

By Hannah Kane, Deputy News Editor, Liam Doyle, News Reporter

12:56, Wed, Apr 24, 2024 | UPDATED: 12:58, Wed, Apr 24, 2024

A school in South Wales is on lockdown following local reports that multiple people have been stabbed. 

Ysgol Dyffryn Aman school in Ammanford has been sealed off with police scrambling to the scene. At least two air ambulances can be seen flying overhead, with armed police also in attendance.

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4 mins ago12:56 Liam Doyle

Residents fear 'something serious has happened' as air ambulances arrive at scene

A resident living opposite the school grounds has said he is fearful that "something serious has happened" after emergency services arrived on the scene. 

Speaking to Welsh language news site Newyddion S4C, David Llewellyn said: "What I see is two air ambulances on the school field and two ambulance incident support units - there are up to 10 police cars here. Up to five or six ambulances have arrived.

"The police came about three-quarters of an hour ago. Many cars have arrived at the site by now - something serious is going on."

10 mins ago12:50 Hannah Kane

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Multiple people are believed to have been stabbed at a school in South Wales. More to follow.

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