NewsUK NewsSouth Wales PoliceOfficers attended the Afon Taf High School in the Troedyrhiw area of Merthyr Tydfil in Wales and arrested a 16-year-old boy from Caerphilly on suspicion of affray and threatening a person with a blade12:00, 14 Jul 2026A teenager is in custody after an incident involved ‘threatening a person with a blade’ at a UK secondary school.‌Cops were called to the Afon Taf High School in the Troedyrhiw area of Merthyr Tydfil in Wales at the end of the school day on Monday.‌Officers attended after receiving reports of a disturbance, a spokesman for South Wales Police said.‌A 16-year-old boy from Caerphilly was arrested on suspicion of affray and threatening a person with a blade/pointed article in a public place, Wales Online reports.The teen has been released on bail while detectives continue their investigations into the incident.Article continues belowA police statement read: "South Wales Police was called at 3.15pm on Monday (July 13) to Afon Taf High School, Merthyr, to reports of a disturbance."A 16-year-old boy from Caerphilly was arrested on suspicion of affray and threatening a person with a blade/pointed article in a public place. He has since been bailed pending further enquires."Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌South Wales PoliceEducationSchoolsSecondary schoolTeenagers