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Earlier on Monday Brecon High School was put into lockdown by school staff after the threat was received<\/p>\n
Brecon High School<\/p>\n
A Welsh school has been placed into lockdown following a threat made online according to police. Earlier on Monday Brecon High School was put into lockdown by school staff after the threat was received.<\/p>\n
Dyfed-Powys Police have been at the school site in the Penlan area since late morning at around 11.30am. A spokesperson for the force 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.<\/p>\n
“As a precaution and to prioritise everyone\u2019s safety the school implemented a lockdown of its perimeter which meant no one could enter or leave the school site this afternoon.<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n
Head teacher Rob Edwards confirmed the school was put into lockdown but he said lessons would continue as normal. 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.<\/p>\n
“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.<\/p>\n
“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.<\/p>\n
“We will provide further updates as soon as additional information is available. Thank you for your continued understanding and cooperation.”<\/p>\n
It comes weeks after Ysgol Calon Cymru in Llandrindod Wells went into lockdown in March following reports of a man with a bladed article, and earlier in March Ysgol Maesydderwen in Ystradgynlais also went into lockdown following threats made on the phone.<\/p>\n
We will be providing live updates below. Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here<\/a>. See our Privacy Notice<\/a><\/p>\n Today16:13 BST<\/p>\n Updated statement from Brecon High School<\/p>\n In light of today’s lockdown, head teacher Rob Edwards issued the following statement to Brecon High School’s social media:<\/p>\n I wanted to provide you with an update regarding an incident at Brecon High School today. Earlier this afternoon we were made aware of a threat that had been posted online. Officers are currently working with the school to investigate this matter. As a precaution and to prioritise the safety of pupils and staff the school implemented a perimeter lockdown. This meant that no one was permitted to enter or leave the school site during the afternoon. The perimeter lockdown is due to be lifted at the end of the school day and a visible police presence will remain in place while pupils leave the site. Students will leave school at the normal end of the school day. At all times the safety and wellbeing of our pupils and staff has been our absolute priority. Lessons have continued as normal, pupils have remained supervised throughout, and we are grateful for the calm, responsible way students conducted themselves during the afternoon. We will continue to work closely with the police and will provide further updates if necessary. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.<\/p>\n Today15:45 BST<\/p>\n New statement from police<\/p>\n Dyfed-Powys Police have release an update following the school lockdown.<\/p>\n 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Today15:43 BST<\/p>\n Lockdown to be lifted<\/p>\n School officials said the lockdown is expected to be lifted at the end of the normal school day. A visible police presence will remain in place as pupils leave the site, though dismissal times are not expected to change. It has been further confirmed that the school will be working closely with the police as investigations into the matter continue.<\/p>\n Today15:41 BST<\/p>\n Online threat prompted school lockdown<\/p>\n A perimeter lockdown was put in place at Brecon High School this afternoon after an online threat came to light, the head teacher has confirmed in a new statement. Officers were alerted earlier in the day and are working closely with the school to establish the circumstances surrounding the post.<\/p>\n Today15:12 BST<\/p>\n Full statement from head teacher, Rob Edwards<\/p>\n At 2pm head teacher of Brecon High School Rob Edwards issued the following statement addressing parents and carers, who have children attending the school:<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Today15:12 BST<\/p>\n Police statement<\/p>\n Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed they are dealing with an incident at the school. A a spokesperson for the force said: “We are dealing with an incident at Brecon High School following a report made at 11.38am. 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