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| Teens arrested in Cwmcarn High School murder plot | Teens arrested in Cwmcarn High School murder plot |
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| Two schoolgirls have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder following an incident at a school in Caerphilly county. | Two schoolgirls have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder following an incident at a school in Caerphilly county. |
| It is understood the target of the plot was a teacher, but no one was harmed and the matter was resolved peacefully. | |
| Gwent Police said the teenagers, aged 14 and 15, were arrested at Cwmcarn High School on Thursday following concerns about their behaviour. | Gwent Police said the teenagers, aged 14 and 15, were arrested at Cwmcarn High School on Thursday following concerns about their behaviour. |
| The pair have been released on bail pending further inquiries. | The pair have been released on bail pending further inquiries. |
| Police said a 15-year-old pupil, from Newbridge, was arrested on suspicion of threats to kill, possession of a bladed article on school premises and conspiracy to commit murder. | |
| The second girl, from Risca, was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. | The second girl, from Risca, was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. |
| Their arrests come days after Spanish teacher Ann Maguire, 61, was stabbed to death in front of pupils as a school in Leeds. | |
| 'Safe environment' | 'Safe environment' |
| A statement on the school's website from head teacher Jacqui Peplinski following the arrests said: "Please be assured that the concerns were dealt with swiftly. | A statement on the school's website from head teacher Jacqui Peplinski following the arrests said: "Please be assured that the concerns were dealt with swiftly. |
| "There was no risk to any staff or learner and the relevant support services were contacted as a precautionary measure. | "There was no risk to any staff or learner and the relevant support services were contacted as a precautionary measure. |
| "Cwmcarn High is a caring and safe environment and we are committed to everyone's safety. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns." | "Cwmcarn High is a caring and safe environment and we are committed to everyone's safety. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any concerns." |
| A spokesman on behalf of Caerphilly council and Cwmcarn High School said support had been put in place for pupils and staff. | A spokesman on behalf of Caerphilly council and Cwmcarn High School said support had been put in place for pupils and staff. |
| "We would like to assure parents that all appropriate steps were taken to respond effectively to the situation. We are now helping the police with their inquiries," the statement added. | "We would like to assure parents that all appropriate steps were taken to respond effectively to the situation. We are now helping the police with their inquiries," the statement added. |
| Rex Philips, of the teaching union NASUWT, said its members at the school were "shocked and concerned" by the incident. | Rex Philips, of the teaching union NASUWT, said its members at the school were "shocked and concerned" by the incident. |