South Wales Police is continuing to investigate the death of 16-year-old teenage boy at Barry Island Pleasure Park.
He has been named at Taha Soomro, of Grangetown, Cardiff.
Police were called just before 5pm yesterday evening (Friday May 23) with a report of a 16-year-old teenage boy suffering a medical episode.
Despite efforts of emergency services, Taha died at the scene.
Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the cause and circumstances of Taha’s death and Police would encourage people to avoid speculation on social media.
Police hace confirmed that as part of the investigation, a 15-year-old boy from Grangetown, has been arrested on suspicion of assault and is in custody.
Taha’s family are being kept updated by officers.
Anyone who was in Barry Island Pleasure Park around the time of the incident that may have information that could assist the investigation are asked to contact Police.
Detectives are particularly keen to receive any mobile phone footage.
Footage and information can be submitted online here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/62SWP25C07-PO1
Alternatively, please contact Police by one of the following means quoting 2500163611
Live Chat https://www.south-wales.police.uk/
Online https://bit.ly/SWPProvideInfo
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*Always call 999 in an emergency.*
Information can also be given via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or their online form at Give information | Crimestoppers (https://crimestoppers-uk.org/)
