Woman arrested after two schools locked down

Wide image of Ysgol Gynradd Kingsland behind metal silver gates. On the brick building, there is a large display of the school's red logo with the school's name printed on.

Ysgol Kingsland in Holyhead, Anglesey briefly closed following unconfirmed reports of a person carrying an axe in the Kingsland area

Gareth Wyn Williams
BBC Wales

A woman in her 20s has been arrested for possession of an offensive weapon following the lockdown of two primary schools.

On Monday, Ysgol Kingsland and Ysgol Gymraeg Morswyn in Holyhead, Angelsey, were briefly closed following unconfirmed reports of a person carrying an axe in the Kingsland area.

North Wales Police said it conducted extra patrols and thanked the public for their information.

Both schools reopened quickly, with Anglesey council praising staff and the community "for their cooperation and understanding".

Wide image of Ysgol Gymraeg Morswyn. On the white building, there is a large display of the school's name in yellow letters on a navy background. In front of the school there is a full carpark.

Ysgol Gymraeg Morswyn also briefly closed following the unconfirmed reports

The force said it understood the "level of concern" caused by the incident and said it would maintain foot patrols in the area on Monday afternoon.

It also urged the public not to speculate while the investigation continued.

Anglesey council said the schools were locked down for a "very short period" and reopened once police confirmed it was safe.

It added staff followed established lockdown procedures, "with the safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff remaining the priority at all times".

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