- The video shows a man apparently brandishing what looks like a knife outside school gates in Wales
- Young witness used a camera phone to catch footage of the alleged scuffle
- Online video has been shared and has clocked up more than 100,000 views
- Man, 26, is charged following alleged incident and has appeared in court
A dramatic video showing the moment a man allegedly confronts teenagers with what appears to be a knife outside a school has gone viral.
A young witness used a camera phone to catch footage of a man apparently pulling a bladed weapon on another man near school gates in South Wales.
Footage was uploaded onto social networking websites - and has now clocked up more than 100,000 views.
A dramatic video showing the moment a man apparently confronting other men with a weapon outside a school has gone viral
A young witness used a camera phone to catch footage of a man apparently pulling a bladed weapon on a teenager near school gates in South Wales
Police said today that a 26-year-old man had been charged in connection with the incident
The video, lasting one minute and 16 seconds, shows a four-letter confrontation outside the gates of a school.
The man with the weapon is seen running down the road as the video cuts out.
The alleged incident took place outside Porth Comprehensive School in the Rhondda Valleys, South Wales.
Inspector Nick Picton said: 'We are taking this very seriously.
The video, lasting one minute and 16 seconds, shows a four-letter confrontation outside the gates of a school
The video has gone viral on the internet and has been viewed 100,000 times
Teenagers tried to break up the apparent scuffle outside the school gates in South Wales
'What happened is shocking as incidents involving knives are extremely rare in this area.
'We would like to reassure the community that a 26-year-old man is in custody and our investigation is ongoing.
'We’ll continue to liaise with the school and be on hand to speak with pupils or their parents.'
A Rhondda Cynon Taf council spokesman reassured parents that it was safe for pupils to come to school following the incident on Monday.
The man with the alleged offensive weapon is seen running down the road as the video cuts out
He said: 'The council can confirm that an incident took place involving two adult males outside the school gates.
'We are taking this matter very seriously. Various measures are in place within all schools to ensure the safety of pupils and staff.
'The school and Rhondda Cynon Taf council as the local education authority would like to reassure parents that no students were harmed as a result of the incident and staff were on hand immediately to address the situation.
'Following the incident, the police were called and are currently carrying out an investigation.'
Police yesterday said a 26-year-old man had been charged with attempted wounding and possession of an offensive weapon and appeared at Pontypridd Magistrates Court earlier today.
He was remanded in custody and will appear at Merthyr Crown Court on Wednesday September 25.
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