More than 200 pupils and staff at a Powys primary school were evacuated on Thursday following a bomb scare, police have confirmed.
The force said a bomb threat had been called in to Ysgol Cefnllys in Llandrindod Wells, which is located close to Powys County Council’s headquarters.
Police said the bomb threat turned out to be a hoax and that one person had been arrested.
Ysgol Cefnllys announced on its Facebook page just after 1.30pm that the school was closing, with all children and staff being evacuated.
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The school asked parents to come and collect their children from Llandrindod Wells Rugby Club and warned people not to come to the school site.
In a statement, the force said: “Dyfed-Powys Police attended Ysgol Cefnllys in Llandrindod Wells yesterday (May 9).
“The force was contacted by the school at around 12.10pm, reporting that a bomb threat had been received.
“All children were evacuated from the building by staff, and taken to the nearby rugby club. “Police then carried out a thorough search of the building and grounds, with no suspicious items found.
“Subsequent enquiries led officers to establish the call made to the school was a hoax.
“One person was arrested on suspicion of communicating a bomb threat, and public order. They have since been released on bail.”
Ysgol Cefnllys posted on Facebook: “Ysgol Cefnllys is being evacuated.
“All children and adults are safe. We will update you as soon as possible. Please do not come to site.”
A later post said the school would be open as normal on Friday, though they did not shed any more light on the issue.
“Dear parents, carers and school friends. Thank you all for being so understanding and for your support today,” read the later post.
“We would like to inform you that the school has been checked and has been confirmed to be safe. The school will be open as usual tomorrow.”
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