A SCHOOL in Barry said teachers had to move two individuals on in a subway tunnel as malicious communications were sent towards pupils. Police then released a statement warning of the threat of knife crime.
South Wales Police officers were called to the incident outside of St Richard Gwyn High on Argae Lane.
The incident prompted the police to warn about the dangers of knife crime and comes days after a 15-year-old was charged with attempted murder after an alleged stabbing attempt at Cadoxton Station.
Governing body of St Richard Gywn, Vale of Glamorgan Council confirmed individuals had to be moved on and they were aware of malicious electronic communications being sent to pupils.
South Wales Police said officers attended the subway at Argae Lane because of reported threats being made via social media.
On the incident, a Vale of Glamorgan Council spokesperson said: “The safety of pupils while at school is an absolute priority for both the Council and St Richard Gwyn High and both take allegations of this type extremely seriously.
“School staff routinely supervise pupils as they pass through a subway near the school grounds.
"On Tuesday last week they moved on two individuals unconnected with the school without incident.
"Officers from South Wales Police also later attended, but no significant action was required as no weapons were discovered.
“The school is also aware that malicious electronic communications have been sent to certain pupils.
“Such behaviour is completely unacceptable, and all such reports have been forwarded to the police.
“Both the Council and school will continue to support South Wales Police with enquiries and take any action necessary to address this matter.”
A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: "On Tuesday, January 23, officers attended the subway in Argae Lane, Barry, following reports that threats, via social media, had been made to school pupils.
"Officers spoke to school staff who were also present in the subway.
"No weapons were seen or found, and nobody was hurt.
"We are aware of concerns among parents. The local Neighbourhood Policing Team is increasing patrols in the area and enquiries are on-going.
"We urge parents, carers, and teachers to speak to young people about the dangers of carrying a knife."
In a separate incident, a 15-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after a "serious assault" at Cadoxton railway station on Saturday evening, January 27.
The boy will appear at Cardiff Crown Court in February.
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After the incident at Algae Lane, police added: "Although knife crime is not a part of everyday life in South Wales, it is important that we continue taking action to prevent a problem occurring.
"Through our campaign #NotTheOne, we aim to educate young people on the dangers of carrying a knife by giving parents, teachers, and community groups the tools they need to do this.
"To learn more visit https://www.nottheone.co.uk"
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