Boy, 15, arrested on suspicion of tried homicide after instructor attacked in school by pupil brandishing weapon

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teacher was attacked at school by a pupil brandishing a weapon.

Officers were called to Milford Haven Comprehensive School in the Pembrokeshire region of south-west Wales at about 3.20pm on Thursday.

Dyfed-Powys Police said a teacher was reportedly assaulted by a pupil and is currently receiving medical treatment.

Superintendent Chris Neve said: ‘We can confirm police are at Milford Haven Comprehensive School following a report of the assault of a teacher by a pupil brandishing a weapon at the school at approx 3.20pm.

‘The teacher’s injury is not a stab injury. A lockdown was implemented but has now been lifted. The teacher is receiving medical treatment for their injuries.

A boy, 15, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teacher was attacked at Milford Haven Comprehensive School in the Pembrokeshire region of Wales, pictured

‘All pupils at the location are safe and most have gone home. Officers remain at the school.

‘A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is in police custody.’

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