Wales school stabbing – latest: Three injured after reports of knife attack at Carmarthenshire school

Andrew RT Davies, leader of the Welsh Conservatives, said:“The reports emerging from Ysgol Dyffryn Aman are extremely concerning.

“Schools should be a place of safety, learning and discovery. It is deeply sad and distressing that today teachers and pupils have had that safety shattered by a violent incident.

“My thoughts are with all staff and pupils at the school, and we thank the emergency services for their work.”

A school governor has reportedly confirmed a stabbing took place.

The Sun says Karen Davies said two staff members were injured but did not know whether any pupils had been harmed.

The Independent has tried but been unable to contact Ms Davies to seek confirmation.

Two girls were involved in events before two staff intervened, staff at the school are reported to have said.

A senior educational professional, who does not work at the school but has spoken to those who do, told WalesOnline: “I understand that two learners, two girls, were involved and that two members of staff intervened.

“I don’t know how serious the injuries are but it is awful. I have that from someone who works in the school.”

Prime minister Rishi Sunak posted on social media: “Shocked at the news emerging from Ammanford today.

“I want to thank the police and emergency services for their ongoing response and my thoughts are with all those affected.”

Welsh first minister Vaughan Gething said he was shocked to hear about what he said was a serious incident.

“A deeply worrying time for the school, families and community,” he posted.

Police have asked social-media users to take down footage of the suspected stabbing to avoid contempt of court offences and distress to those affected.

“We would ask the people do not speculate while there is a police investigation ongoing,” Dyfed-Powys Police said.

One person has been arrested, Dyfed-Powys Police say.

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The force said they were not looking for anyone else over the events at Amman Valley School in Carmarthenshire.

A local councillor describes what happened as a major incident.

Robert James posted: “My thoughts are with the headteacher, teaching staff, parents and pupils of Ysgol Dyffryn Aman after today’s major incident.”

Two air ambulances have responded to an incident at a school in Carmarthenshire after unconfirmed reports of a stabbing: