Brecon High School in Wales was locked down by police following an incident at the school this morning as the head teacher has warned parents and carers not to attend school to collect their kids
A UK high school was placed into lockdown as police swarmed the area with parents urged not to come collect their kids. Dyfed-Powys Police were dealing with an incident at Brecon High School in Wales after receiving a report just after 11.30am today (April 27).
The school had been put into a perimeter lockdown meaning nobody can enter or leave the site. The nature of the incident was not made public straight away but police later confirmed a “threat” was made online. However, police did not reveal the nature.
Police have confirmed it was safe for pupils to remain indoors and that lessons are continuing as normal. Lunch arrangements also went ahead as usual with pupils supervised inside and on site, according to school officials.
In a statement made at 2pm, head teacher of Brecon High School Rob Edwards warned parents and carers not to come collect children at this time, reports Wales Online.
He said: “I am writing to provide a brief update following advice received from Dyfed Powys Police. The school remains in a perimeter lockdown.
“This means that no one is able to enter or leave the school site at this time. The police have confirmed that it is safe for pupils to remain indoors, and lessons are continuing as normal.
“Lunch arrangements will take place as normal, with pupils supervised inside and on site. We kindly ask that parents and carers do not come to school to collect children at this time, as this may hinder the safe and effective management of the situation.
“We will provide further updates as soon as additional information is available. Thank you for your continued understanding and cooperation.”
In an update, police say the lockdown will be liften at the end of the school day but with a visible police prescense.
A spokesperson for Dyfed Powys Police said: “Dyfed-Powys Police is dealing with an incident at Brecon High School today. Officers are currently working with the school following a threat that has been made online.
“As a precaution and to prioritise everyone’s safety, the school implemented a lockdown of its perimeter, which meant no one could enter or leave the school site this afternoon.
“The perimeter lockdown is due to be lifted at the end of the school day, and officers will maintain a visible presence while pupils leave the school.”
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