15-year-old Boy Brandish Knife At Teacher

* A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

* He allegedly assaulted a teacher with a weapon at a Welsh comprehensive school.

Milford Haven Comprehensive School in Pembrokeshire descended into fear on Thursday, February 5, when a violent incident unfolded around 3:20 pm causing

Dyfed-Powys Police responding swiftly to reports of a pupil assaulting a teacher while brandishing a weapon.

The teacher sustained injuries that were not stab wounds and was taken to hospital for treatment, later discharged that evening and now receiving support from specialist officers as reported by BBC.

A lockdown was immediately implemented as pupils began after-school activities, with one staff member posting on social media about being "locked in a room" for protection.

An announcement over the public address system alerted everyone, heightening the panic among those still on site.

Superintendent Chris Neve of Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed, "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. 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."

One mother described her son being 'stuck in [the] school' during an after-school club, while another said she was thankful she had picked up her daughter early, 'I can only imagine how terrified anyone who witnessed it must have been.'

Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan expressed her distress, "I am deeply concerned by the incident at the school in Milford Haven. My thoughts are with the injured teacher, their family and the entire school community during this difficult time.

"I want to pay tribute to the emergency services and school staff for their swift and professional response in ensuring the safety of pupils and staff. I want to be unequivocal…violence of any kind has no place in our schools."

The school stayed closed Friday for health and safety reasons before planning to reopen with extra support.