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Teen arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after teacher attacked at school

Milford Haven School in Pembrokeshire
Milford Haven School in Pembrokeshire (Alvear24/CC BY-SA 3.0)
  • A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teacher was injured at Milford Haven Comprehensive School.
  • Emergency services were called to the Pembrokeshire school in south-west Wales at approximately 3:20 pm on Thursday.
  • Police reported that a teacher was assaulted by a pupil brandishing a weapon, but confirmed the injury was not a stab wound.
  • The injured teacher is receiving medical treatment, though the exact nature of their injury has not been disclosed.
  • The school was initially placed under lockdown, which has since been lifted, and all pupils are confirmed to be safe.
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