Teen Named After Death at Barry Island Pleasure Park

South Wales Police are continuing to investigate the death of 16-year-old Taha Soomro from Grangetown, Cardiff, who died at Barry Island Pleasure Park yesterday evening 💔

Officers were called just before 5pm on Friday (May 23) following reports of a teenage boy suffering a medical episode. Despite the efforts of emergency services, Taha sadly died at the scene.

A 15-year-old boy from Grangetown has been arrested on suspicion of assault and remains in custody as part of the ongoing investigation.

Police said: “Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the cause and circumstances of Taha’s death and we would encourage people to avoid speculation on social media.”

Taha’s family are being kept updated by officers throughout the investigation.

Detectives are appealing for anyone who was at Barry Island Pleasure Park around the time of the incident to come forward, particularly requesting any mobile phone footage that could assist their enquiries 📱

Information can be submitted online at: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/62SWP25C07-PO1

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