Powys school locked down after reported threat made over telephone yesterday to stay closed today
A Powys school locked down after a reported telephone threat will remain closed today after a development in the investigation
The Powys School at the centre of a lockdown yesterday over a reported telephone threat, will remain closed today.
Maesydderwen Comprehensive School will be closed today after police said there was a development in the investigation.
A Dyfed Powys Police spokesperson said: "Following a development in the investigation into a threat made over the phone in relation to Maesydderwen Comprehensive School, a decision has been made by the school not to reopen tomorrow (Tuesday, March 3).
"There will be a police presence at the school as officers continue to investigate, and we will provide updates whenever possible.
"Parents and carers will continue to receive updates around the reopening of the school directly through the school app."
On Monday police responded to an incident at the Ystradgynlais school after a threat was reportedly made over the telephone.
The school went into lockdown as a precaution, but all pupils and staff are reported safe, and there are no reports of injuries.
A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson said: “We are dealing with an incident at Maesydderwen Comprehensive School, in Ystradgynlais.
“Officers are currently working with the school following a report of a threat made on the telephone.
“As a precaution and to prioritise everyone’s safety, the school implemented its lockdown procedure. Parents have been informed through the school messaging app.
“We can confirm there are no reports of anyone injured at the school, and all pupils and staff contained on the site are safe and secure.
“Officers are at the scene."
