The teacher who was attacked by a pupil brandishing a weapon at Milford Haven Comprehensive School yesterday afternoon, has now been discharged from hospital. A 15-year-old boy has been arrested and remains in police custody as enquiries continue.

It was confirmed by Dyfed Powys Police that the teacher’s injury was not a stab injury. A lock down at the school was implemented during the time of the incident.

Superintendent Chris Neve of Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Police are no longer in attendance at Milford Haven Comprehensive School, following a report of the assault of a teacher at approximately 3.20pm on Thursday afternoon (February 5).

“I would like to reassure parents, and the wider community, that swift action was taken to both safeguard pupils and teachers, and to trace the suspect as soon as this report was received.

“The teacher has now been discharged from hospital and is being supported by specialist officers. All pupils at the location were safe, and all returned home unharmed. A 15-year-old boy has been arrested and remains in police custody as enquiries continue.

“Parents and guardians will continue to receive any future updates directly through the school app.

“You will see a higher than usual police presence in the area over the coming days – these will be dedicated patrols to provide further reassurance to those living in and attending school in the area.”

Leader of Pembrokeshire County Council, Cllr Jon Harvey, said: “We would like to thank staff and pupils at Milford Haven School for implementing a swift and effective lockdown in response to this incident.

“While the school will be closed to pupils [on Friday] if there are any learners who require additional support they are welcome to attend and there will also be support for staff on site.

“We’d like to reassure the learners and parents of the school, along with the wider community that all measures to ensure safety are being taken.”

Mr Daryl John, Deputy Headteacher, said: “On behalf of the school staff and governors, I would like to thank and praise all of the staff and the small number of pupils who remained on site.

“They all conducted themselves with professionalism and were calm throughout. We are extremely grateful to the emergency services for their rapid and effective response. Our heartfelt best wishes go out to our colleague, and we look forward to their full and speedy recovery.”

Cllr Harvey, added: “I am pleased to hear that the school will reopen on Monday and welcome back our learners.

“If there are any pupils who have been affected by the incident and require additional support, please ask teachers or staff who will be able to help with well-being provision.

“I would once again like to thank staff and pupils at Milford Haven School for their immediate response to the incident. Thanks also go to the wider school family across the community for their support following this challenging period.

“Along with our partners we want to reassure the learners and parents of Milford Haven School, and all schools across Pembrokeshire, that the safety and well-being of everyone is the highest priority. This, of course, includes our dedicated teachers and other school staff.

“Lockdowns such as that implemented on Thursday afternoon are routinely rehearsed by schools so that on the very rare occasions where they are needed, everyone knows what to do.

“As a Local Authority we will of course continue to support Milford Haven School in whatever way possible following this awful incident.”

Hywel Dda University Health Board advise anyone needing to access urgent mental health support to please call 111 and press option 2.

Advice and support from a mental health professional in our area is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Senedd Member for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire, Samuel Kurtz said the incident was ‘deeply concerning’

“Sadly, violence in our schools is becoming all too common, and thanks must go to the emergency services for their timely response,” he remarked.

“Thoughts are with the injured teacher, their family and the wider school community following the events.”