Overview
- Dafen CP School was closed on Monday after online messages warned of individuals attending with knives, prompting a critical-incident response.
- The alert was reported to the Metropolitan Police and transferred to Dyfed‑Powys Police at about 2:30am, triggering immediate safeguarding measures.
- At least 13 units, including firearms and dog teams, were deployed as investigators assessed the credibility of the threat.
- Police later confirmed the report came from a single anonymous source with no corroborating information, and there is no ongoing investigation.
- The school remained shut on Tuesday to support families’ planning, with reopening set for Wednesday as reassurance patrols continue and parents receive updates via the school app.