A Welsh school was placed in a partial lockdown as a “disturbance involving a pupil” was dealt with. The procedure was implemented at Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera, in Neath Port Talbot, on Tuesday afternoon – January 14.
In a statement, Neath Port Talbot Council stated that the incident was dealt with quickly, and was now over. A spokesman added that all pupils and staff were safe.
A Neath Port Talbot Council spokesman said: “There was an isolated incident at Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera on the afternoon of Tuesday, January 14, 2025 which led to a partial lock-down procedure being implemented. The incident was dealt with quickly and is now over. All pupils and staff are safe.” For the latest Neath Port Talbot news, sign up to our newsletter here.
A spokesman for South Wales Police added: “Officers attended Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera shortly after 1pm today (Tuesday January 14) following a report of an ongoing disturbance involving a pupil. The school was briefly locked down as a precaution. No injuries were sustained in the incident. The school is now open as normal.” Join our WhatsApp news community here for the latest breaking news. You will receive updates from us daily.