THREE teachers working at a secondary school in Newport have been attacked by a former pupil who broke into the school yesterday, January 7, leaving one teacher hospitalised.
The ex-pupil, who is believed to be aged between 11 and 14 years old, entered the building of Newport High School and attacked three teachers.
Other members of staff and school pupils were amongst those who witnessed the incident, whereby the culprit also damaged school property and some cars parked on the premises.
As a result, Newport High School followed their lockdown measures as well as other emergency procedures in order to keep students safe, but are reviewing if any further precautionary measures could have been taken.
Gwent Police were also called to the school and were in attendance.
Newport City Council (NCC) and Newport High School have described the incident as “extremely upsetting.”
A spokesperson for NCC and Newport High School said: “Following an incident when a former key stage three pupil came onto the school site, staff instigated its emergency procedures to ensure the safety of pupils.
“This included a lockdown procedure towards the end of the school day.
“Police attended and supported the school.
“Due to the ongoing investigation, we cannot comment further on the details on the incident, but it was extremely upsetting for both staff and pupils, particularly those who witnessed the incident.
“We are aware of a rumour that a knife was involved but at this stage we have no evidence that was the case and can confirm that no weapons were used.
“We take school safety very seriously and, have a range of measures in place, but a review is being carried out to see if any further precautions could be taken.”
Police have confirmed that their investigation into the incident is ongoing.
A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: “We received a report that an ex-pupil of Newport High School attended the school yesterday (Tuesday 7 January) and reportedly caused damage to school property, cars and assaulted three teachers.
“Two teachers received minor injuries and the third attended hospital as a precaution.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”