Enquiries relating to an incident of threats against a pupil at a school in Carmarthenshire on Wednesday afternoon (December 10) are continuing.

A lock down was implemented at Ysgol Bro Myrddin in Carmarthen, and a police search was conducted at the school. The lockdown was later lifted and students left the school safely.

A 17-year-old male from Carmarthenshire was arrested on suspicion of threats to kill and currently remains in police custody.

A spokesperson for Dyfed Powys Police said: “The male is not a student at the school and the arrest was not made at the school.

“The school is open as normal, but there will be a precautionary police presence to provide reassurance and support to pupils and staff.”