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Cwmcarn High School 'murder plot' teens excluded Cwmcarn High School 'murder plot' teens excluded
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Two schoolgirls arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder after an incident at a school in Caerphilly county, have been permanently excluded. Two schoolgirls at the centre of an alleged murder plot against a teacher have been permanently excluded.
It is understood the target of the plot at Cwmcarn High School was maths teacher Alison Cray but no-one was hurt and the matter was resolved peacefully. It is understood the target of the plot at Cwmcarn High School, Caerphilly county, was maths teacher Alison Cray.
Gwent Police said the teenagers, aged 14 and 15, were arrested at the School on Thursday following concerns about their behaviour. Gwent Police said the teenagers, aged 14 and 15, were arrested at the School on Thursday on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, following concerns about their behaviour.
The pair have been released on bail. Both girls have been released on bail pending further inquiries.
A Caerphilly council spokesman said: "Both girls were permanently excluded after the incident - they certainly won't be returning to this school."
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The chair of governors at the school said everyone responded swiftly when concerns were first raised.
Chair of governors Gary Thomas said in a letter posted on the school website: "I can confirm that the concerns were also reported to the governing body and we are delighted with the way in which everyone responded swiftly.
"There are clear measures, policies and protocols in place to ensure that everyone is safe and everyone knows how to report any concerns.
"I am very proud of the school and particularly the way in which the pupils are educated to be responsible and report any concerns immediately."
Ms Cray, 46, has said she has worked as normal since the alleged incident which was "all handled before it got to me".
Gwent Police officers were called just before lunchtime on Thursday.
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 14-year-old girl from Risca was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.