A member of staff at a Gwynedd school has been suspended while police carry out enquiries following an arrest in the Porthmadog area, Cyngor Gwynedd has confirmed.
Police arrest and bail
North Wales Police arrested a 29-year-old man on 2 July on suspicion of meeting a child following sexual grooming. The force has since released him on bail with conditions while investigations continue.
"By issuing this line we are neither confirming nor denying the identity of the individual under investigation."
In a public statement the force described the matter as an active investigation and said it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage. Officers asked the public not to speculate online or spread misinformation that could prejudice the inquiry or future legal proceedings.
Council and school response
Cyngor Gwynedd said it had suspended a member of staff at a Gwynedd school. The council would not confirm whether that suspension was connected to the North Wales Police investigation, saying it could "neither confirm or deny" a link between the two matters.
The authority emphasised that suspension is a neutral step taken to allow thorough and appropriate investigations to proceed. It also confirmed that "all relevant child protection procedures are being followed." The council and the school concerned declined to provide further comment while official enquiries remain ongoing.
How the public can help
North Wales Police invited anyone with information to come forward via the force website or by phoning 101. Enquirers were asked to quote incident reference 26000520276.
- Arrest: 2 July — a 29-year-old man from the Porthmadog area
- Charge status: arrested on suspicion of meeting a child following sexual grooming; bailed with conditions
- Police request: contact via website or call 101, quoting reference 26000520276
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Age of person arrested | 29 |
| Location | Porthmadog area |
| Police reference | 26000520276 |
| Council action | School staff suspension (neutral act) |
For parents and local residents this development is likely to raise questions about safeguarding in schools and community safety. While the council has stressed existing child protection processes are in place, both the police and Cyngor Gwynedd have underlined the need for patience until enquiries conclude.
Anyone with relevant information should contact North Wales Police directly rather than discussing the matter on social media, the force advised, to avoid undermining the investigation or any potential prosecution.
