Overview
- Ysgol Maesydderwen in Ystradgynlais locked down on Monday after a telephone threat reported around 10:45am, with police confirming no injuries and everyone on site safe.
- Dyfed‑Powys Police later confirmed a separate threat was received by email on Monday evening, expanding the investigation.
- The school remained closed on Tuesday while enquiries continued and is set to reopen Wednesday with reassurance patrols in place.
- Superintendent Gareth Grant said there is no evidence of any threat to other local schools or businesses and thanked the community for its patience.
- Pupils and staff were released safely on Monday afternoon as a cordon and large police presence remained, parents were notified via the school app, and no arrests have been made.