Critical incident declared after anonymous report
Police have confirmed that an anonymous online threat suggesting individuals would attend Dafen CP School with knives led to today’s closure of the Llanelli primary.
The report was first received by the Metropolitan Police before being passed to Dyfed‑Powys Police at 2.30am on Monday, 3 November. A critical incident was declared and Carmarthenshire Council was consulted on the decision to close the school.
Heavy police presence throughout the day
At least 13 police units were deployed to the school and surrounding area, including firearms officers, a dog unit, neighbourhood policing teams and response officers. Investigators worked throughout the day to assess the credibility of the threat.
Specialist enquiries have since confirmed the report came from a single anonymous source that cannot be identified, with no further information to substantiate it. Police say the risk is now deemed to have passed and there is no ongoing investigation.
Community reassurance
Gold commander Superintendent Chris Neve said officers understood the concern caused by the incident.
“We recognise the concern among families of children who attend Dafen CP School, and the wider community today, and apologise we have not been in a position to provide this detail any sooner,” he said.
“The safety of the school and integrity of the inquiry have been paramount. You will continue to see an increased police presence at Dafen CP School and the surrounding area throughout this evening, with teams also attending schools in the wider Llanelli area to provide reassurance tomorrow.”
No wider risk identified
Police stressed there is no reason to believe there is any ongoing risk to Dafen CP School, other schools, or the wider Llanelli community. Parents and guardians will continue to receive updates via the school’s communication app, and residents are encouraged to follow Dyfed‑Powys Police and Carmarthenshire Council for official information.
