Ysgol Maesydderwen will reopen tomorrow (Wednesday, March 4) after police confirmed a second threat was made against the school.

Officers from Dyfed-Powys Police say they are continuing to work closely with Powys County Council and school leaders following threats received by the Ystradgynlais comprehensive school on Monday.

Police were initially called to the school at around 10:45am on Monday after a threat was made over the phone. As a precaution, the school implemented its full lockdown procedure while officers attended and enquiries were carried out.

All pupils and staff were later released safely, with buses brought to the school ahead of schedule and parents asked to collect children who were not travelling by bus.

In an update issued this evening, police confirmed that a second threat had been received in the form of an email, which was reported to officers on Monday evening.

The school remained closed today while enquiries continued, but following a review of the circumstances, a decision has now been taken to reopen tomorrow.

Superintendent Gareth Grant said: “We understand this is a very unsettling time for the school’s pupils, teachers, parents and wider community.

“I want to reassure the public that there is no evidence to suggest any threat against any other schools or businesses in the local area.

“Our priority is to ensure the safety of pupils and teachers at the school, and we are working closely with Powys County Council and the senior leaders at Ysgol Maesydderwen to this end.

“I want to thank the community for their understanding and patience while we carry out our enquiries. The impact of school closures on parents and carers cannot be underestimated, and I extend my thanks to everyone who has supported us to this point.

“You will see an increased police presence in the area as we continue our enquiries and provide reassurance to the local community.

“We will continue to share more information as soon as we are able to.”