Police have confirmed that all pupils and staff were safely released from Maesydderwen Comprehensive School in Ystradgynlais this afternoon following a reported telephone threat.
Officers were called to the school earlier today, Monday, 2 March, after a threat was made over the phone. As a precaution, the school put its lockdown procedure in place while police attended the scene.
Parents were informed through the school messaging app, and officers worked closely with staff to ensure everyone on site remained safe and secure.
An update issued later in the day confirmed that all pupils and staff had been released safely. Police remain at the scene while enquiries continue into the source of the threat. No arrests have been made at this stage.
Officers have stressed that there is no evidence of any ongoing risk to pupils or staff.
Reassurance patrols will be carried out in the coming days to provide support to pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
Parents and guardians will continue to receive any further updates directly from the school via its app, including confirmation about whether the school will reopen as normal tomorrow.
