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Telephone Threat Sparks School Lockdown, Police Remain on Scene
Maesydderwen Comprehensive School with over 540 pupils was locked down after a phone threat, with police confirming all staff and students are safe and no injuries reported.
- On Monday, March 2, Dyfed-Powys Police attended Maesydderwen Comprehensive School in Ystradgynlais after reports of threats made via phone calls, with officers called at around 10.45am as the incident unfolded.
- A report of a threat made on the telephone prompted the school to implement its lockdown procedure, and parents were notified via the school messaging app.
- Ysgol Maesydderwen, which has more than 540 pupils from year seven to sixth form, was placed in Estyn special measures in January last year.
- Police confirmed there were no injuries and all pupils and staff on site are safe and secure; officers remain at the scene, and officials say more information will be shared soon.
- Powys Council confirmed it was aware of the incident but declined to add anything further; Susan McNicholas, school governor and Powys County Councillor for Ynyscedwyn, said police were at the scene but could not comment, while local residents reported Ystradgynlais Sports Centre was also closed.
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