Two teachers who were injured in an alleged knife attack at their school have spoken of how difficult it has been to “comprehend” what happened.
Fiona Elias and Liz Hopkin thanked well-wishers after they were stabbed at Amman Valley School in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, on Wednesday.
They were allegedly attacked by a 13-year-old student during the incident, in which another pupil was also injured.
Ms Elias, an assistant headteacher at the school, said: “I cannot comprehend what staff and pupils experienced on Wednesday.
“I would like to thank all members of staff for prioritising the welfare and safety of pupils at the school for four hours, and the pupils for responding so maturely and sensibly in a situation that no one expects to happen.”
Ms Hopkin, who is an additional learning needs co-ordinator, said: “Ysgol Dyffryn Aman is a big part of my life, and it is hard to comprehend that this has happened.”
She added: “I have been overwhelmed by the kindness from the close community that we have here.
“I believe what we need now is time to reflect on what has happened and therefore ask for privacy for the school, myself and my family, so we can take this time to reflect and recover.”
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