Stabbing at Barry Island: Update

South Wales Police is continuing to investigate a stabbing which took place at Barry Island on Bank Holiday Monday (May 25).

A 17-year-old boy from Cardiff suffered a serious leg injury which was initially not believed to be life threatening or life changing.

However, he has since had to undergo a life-changing leg amputation and has been subject to critical care at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.

Detective Inspector Sarah Lee, from South Wales Police, said:

“The extent and seriousness of the injury sustained by the teenage victim is absolutely devastating.

“Understandably his family are distraught, and they have been assigned a specially trained family liaison officer for additional support.

“Our investigation, which includes examining hundreds of hours of CCTV footage and tracing witnesses, is continuing.

“An 18-year-old man from Riverside, Cardiff, who was arrested on the day of the incident on suspicion of wounding with intent, remains on bail pending further enquiries.

“We urge witnesses or anyone with information to please contact South Wales Police or Crimestoppers anonymously.”

If you can help, please contact us by one of the following means quoting 2600163243.

• Contact us online via https://bit.ly/SWPProvideInfo
• 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Always call 999 in an emergency.