Newtown High School was forced into a "full lockdown" following an incident earlier today (June 14).

A statement from the school's headteacher said the Newtown campus on Plantation Lane, Newtown, was forced into the "short and full" lockdown protocol, and that Dyfed Powys Police are now investigating the incident, which occurred at around 2.15pm.

The lockdown has now been lifted and pupils have left the site, the school says.

"Earlier today, the Newtown Campus of Newtown High School went into a short and full lockdown as a precaution following information that is being investigated by Dyfed Powys Police," the statement read.

"The police have confirmed that it is safe for the lockdown to be lifted and pupils have left the site slightly later than usual.

"We apologise for an inconvenience this may have caused but I’m sure you appreciate the safety of all our pupils and staff is our priority."

Police have now confirmed that the incident was related to a threat received by a pupil at the school, but that local reports of a knife-related crime are not accurate. 

No-one was injured during the incident, which took place at around 2.15pm, and all students are understood to be safe.

A statement from Dyfed Powys Police said: "Dyfed-Powys Police attended Newtown High School following a report that a pupil had received a threatening message on social media.

"As a precaution the school went into a short lockdown which has now been lifted. Enquiries into the source of the message continue.”

Powys County Council confirmed that the lockdown which was described as "precautionary", had taken place earlier today.

A spokesperson for Powys County Council said: “Earlier this afternoon, Newtown High School went into a short and full lockdown as a precaution following information that is being investigated by Dyfed Powys Police.

“The lockdown was lifted at the end of the school day after police confirmed it was safe to do so.”