Two schools in Cardiff will remain closed on Monday after a report was made to police, with South Wales Police implementing the measures at Llanishen High School and Eastern High School as a safety precaution.
Two Cardiff schools will stay shut on Monday following “a report was made to the police “. South Wales Police has enforced the measures at Llanishen High School and Eastern High School as “a safety precaution.”
The force stated it hasn’t taken the decision “lightly” and added that it did so in collaboration with the city’s council to ensure pupil safety.
The nature of the report, which hasn’t been disclosed, is still under investigation according to the police, reports Wales Online.
South Wales Police said the report was made to the force on Sunday evening and the decision to close both schools was over the “safety of pupils, staff and the wider school communities in mind”.
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A statement from South Wales Police read: “Two Cardiff schools will remain closed on Monday (March 16) following a report made to South Wales Police on Sunday evening.
“Llanishen High School and Eastern High School will close as a safety precaution whilst investigations are undertaken, following discussion between the police and Cardiff Council.”
Superintendent Mark Kavanagh added: “We have come to the decision, with support from Cardiff Council, to keep these schools closed on Monday in order to avoid risk, following a report which was made to police on Sunday evening.
“This report is currently under investigation.
“This decision was not taken lightly but was made with the safety of pupils, staff and the wider school communities in mind.”
South Wales Police are yet to provide an update on the situation and it is currently unknown if either schools will reopen tomorrow.
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