A student accused of assaulting a teacher at a school in Milford Haven has been charged with grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article on educational premises.
Defed-Powys Police said the 15-year-old boy has been remanded in custody and will appear at Swansea Magistrates’ Court on Saturday. Senior Investigating Officer, DCI Matthew Briggs, said: “We continue to support the victim as they recover from this traumatic incident.
“Following detailed inquiries by specialist officers, the injuries initially assessed and described as non-stab injuries have now been confirmed as stab wounds. A statement at the initial stage of the investigation was made based on the preliminary information available at the time.
“There will continue to be a higher than normal police presence in the area over the coming days to provide further reassurance. Officers will work with local secondary schools to provide support over the coming week”.
The incident follows reports that a pupil brandished a weapon and attacked a teacher at Milford Haven Comprehensive School in the Pembrokeshire region of south-west Wales on Thursday.
Police said that the teacher was taken to the hospital for treatment and later discharged. The school was closed Friday and all students returned home safely, police said.
After the incident, the Welsh First Minister said “violence of any kind has no place in our schools”.
Eluned Morgan visited the school only last week and on Thursday evening, in a statement shared on social media, said: “I am deeply concerned by the incident at the school in Milford Haven. Having only visited the school last week, this news is very shocking.
“My thoughts are with the injured teacher, their family and the entire school community at this difficult time.
“I would like to pay tribute to the emergency services and school staff for their swift and professional response in ensuring the safety of pupils and staff.
“This remains an active police investigation that should be allowed to proceed without interference, I want to be clear … there is no place for violence of any kind in our schools.”
She added: “The Welsh Government will continue to work with local authorities, schools and partners to support all those affected and ensure our schools are safe environments for learning and care.”
Neil Butler, the NASUWT union’s national officer for Wales, described the incident as “appalling”.
He said in a statement: “Sign up to become the next generation of teachers and share their joy and passion for education.
“We must remember that, like everyone else, they deserve to be safe at work.
“We wish the injured teacher a full and speedy recovery. But it may not be easy. As violence in schools increases, teachers need more than hopes and prayers.”
